Understanding Copper Density and Volume

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The discussion centers on calculating the volume of copper given its mass and density. Copper has a density of 4.44 g/cm³, not g/cm² as initially stated. To find the volume, the formula density = mass/volume is applied, allowing the calculation of volume from the provided mass of 2.78g of copper.

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Yesterday my teacher gave me homework but I don't understand it. Heres th equestion:


Copper has a density of 4.44 g/cm squared. What is the volume of 2.78g of copper?

Thanks in advance for the help
 
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What part of the question don't you understand?
 
joshv06 said:
Yesterday my teacher gave me homework but I don't understand it. Heres th equestion:


Copper has a density of 4.44 g/cm squared. What is the volume of 2.78g of copper?

Thanks in advance for the help

The density should be in g/cm^3 and not in g/cm^2.
 
Do you know the equation
Denity=mass/volume
 
joshv06 said:
Yesterday my teacher gave me homework but I don't understand it. Heres th equestion:


Copper has a density of 4.44 g/cm squared. What is the volume of 2.78g of copper?

Thanks in advance for the help

What part of the question don't you understand?? Tell us what you don't understand and we will explain it to you. Like fffff said use
density=mass/volume.
 

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