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Calculate the density

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A certain block of wood has dimensions of 4 cm by 8 cm by 40 cm.  If it has a mass of 800 grams, what is its density in g/cm3?

Answer =

Correct Answer

(1) 0.63

Explanation

volume = 4 cm • 8 cm • 40 cm = 1280 cm3

density = \(\frac{800 \text{ g}}{1280 \text{ cm}^3}\) = 0.63 g/cm3

Reference

Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide


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