Having trouble with some simple physics.

[mynameistessa]

Homework Statement

The density of mercury is 13 600 kg m^-3. What is this in g cm^-3

The Attempt at a Solution

I don't know where to begin. Please show me how and why rather than just give me the answer! Thank you! X

 

[daveb]

Do you know how many cm there are in 1 m, and how many grams there are in 1 kg?

 

[stallionx]

Homework Statement

The density of mercury is 13 600 kg m^-3. What is this in g cm^-3

The Attempt at a Solution

I don't know where to begin. Please show me how and why rather than just give me the answer! Thank you! X

1 kg = ? g
1 m = ? cm

( 1**3 ) ( m**3 ) = ( ? )**3 (cm**3) ( take third power of both sides )

1 kg = ? g
1 m**3 = (?)**3 (cm**3)

then divide