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Why is the specific gravity of a substance equal to its density in g/cm³?

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Because specific gravity is measured in units of g/cm³
Because water's density is 1 g/cm³, so dividing by it leaves the density value unchanged in g/cm³
Because specific gravity and density are always the same measurement
Because specific gravity is a measure of mass per unit volume

Correct Answer

Because water's density is 1 g/cm³, so dividing by it leaves the density value unchanged in g/cm³

Explanation

Reference

Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide


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