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A treasure chest has a mass of 5200g and a volume of 1400ml. Does it float in fresh water. Show your work.

User Steven XM
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Step-by-step explanation:

Density = mass / volume

ρ = 5200 g / 1400 mL

ρ = 3.7 g/mL

The treasure chest has a higher density than water (1 g/mL), so it sinks.

User Kurt Krueckeberg
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