Volume when givin Mass and Specific Gravity

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The volume of a 5-kg object with a specific gravity of 7.3 is calculated using the formula D = w/v, where D represents density, w is weight, and v is volume. By rearranging the equation to solve for volume, v = w/D, the specific gravity is converted to density by multiplying it by the density of water (approximately 1000 kg/m³). Thus, the volume is determined to be approximately 0.68 liters.

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1. What is the volume of a 5-kg object whose specific gravity is 7.3?



2. D=w/v



3. 5/7.3=.68
 
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