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Homework Statement
What's the mass (lb) of a soil in an acre 6 inches deep with bulk density of 1.2 g/cm3?
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SUMMARY
The discussion focuses on calculating the mass of soil in an acre that is 6 inches deep, given a bulk density of 1.2 g/cm³. The volume of half an acre is determined to be 21,780 ft³. To convert this volume into mass, the conversion factors for cubic feet to cubic centimeters and pounds to grams are utilized, specifically that 1 cubic foot equals 28,316.8466 cubic centimeters and 1 pound equals 453.59237 grams. The calculation process is outlined to facilitate accurate mass determination.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of volume calculation in cubic feet
- Knowledge of unit conversion between cubic centimeters and cubic feet
- Familiarity with bulk density concepts
- Basic arithmetic skills for mass calculations
- Research unit conversion techniques for volume and mass
- Learn about bulk density and its applications in soil science
- Explore soil mass calculation methods for different depths
- Investigate the implications of soil density on agricultural practices
Students studying soil science, agricultural engineers, and anyone involved in land management or environmental science who requires accurate soil mass calculations.
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