(I) The approximate volume of the granite monolith known

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QUESTION:

(I) The approximate volume of the granite monolith known as El Capitan in Yosemite National Park (Fig. 10-48) is about \(10^{8} \mathrm{~m}^{3}\) .What is its approximate mass?    

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10^8 m^3

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QUESTION:

(I) The approximate volume of the granite monolith known as El Capitan in Yosemite National Park (Fig. 10-48) is about \(10^{8} \mathrm{~m}^{3}\) .What is its approximate mass?    

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

10^8 m^3

ANSWER:

Solution 1P:

        We have to determine the mass of the granite in Yosemite National Park from its given volume.

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Concept:

        The ratio of the mass of a substance to its volume is always constant, and it is known as the density of the substance. Mathematically,

                        

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