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The discussion centers on calculating the weight percentage of zinc in a lead-zinc alloy with a density of 10 Mg/m3, assuming Vegard's law applies. Vegard's law states that the properties of an alloy can be estimated based on the properties of its constituent elements. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding alloy density calculations and the application of this law to derive the weight percentage of zinc accurately.

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I am having troubles with my homework assignment on this question

A lead-zinc alloy has a density of 10 Mg/m3 What is the weight % of the zinc?
 
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You are probably supposed to assume that Vegard's law holds for this alloy.
 

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