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The discussion revolves around calculating the density of a substance using the formula density = mass/volume. A participant initially calculated a density difference and obtained a value of 0.31, which was not among the provided answers. After further clarification, it was noted that the factor between the final and initial density was needed for the solution. Ultimately, the participant found the answer to be simpler than anticipated. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between density, mass, and volume in solving such problems.
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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


Density = mass / volume

The Attempt at a Solution


the correct ans given is B.
Mass is constant. I calculated the volumes of each (the cube of the separation), found the difference in density and then divide the difference by the initial density. but the answer i obtained was 0.31, which is not even given here.
i verified my answer many times but there don't seem to be an error
 
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PhysicStud01 said:

Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


Density = mass / volume

The Attempt at a Solution


the correct ans given is B.
Mass is constant. I calculated the volumes of each (the cube of the separation), found the difference in density and then divide the difference by the initial density. but the answer i obtained was 0.31, which is not even given here.
i verified my answer many times but there don't seem to be an error

You need the factor between the final density and the initial density,
 
Please show how you got to 0.31
 
ehild said:
You need the factor between the final density and the initial density,
thanks. now i got the answer.

it was much easier than i thought
 
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