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A scholar’s pencil is 12g on a triple beam balance and takes up 6mL of space. What is its density?

User Naveen I
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Answer:

2g/mL

Step-by-step explanation:

Density is defined as the mass per volume of a substance. This implies:

Density= mass/ volume

Mass=12g and volume= 6mL

12/6 = 2 g/mL

Density = 2g/mL

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