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A log is either oak orpine. It displaces 2.7 gal of water and weighs 19.8 lb. Is the log

Chapter 2, Problem 106P

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A log is either oak or pine. It displaces 2.7 gal of water and weighs 19.8 lb. Is the log oak or pine? (density of oak = \(0.9\mathrm{\ g}/\mathrm{cm}^3\); density of pine = \(0.4\mathrm{\ g}/\mathrm{cm}^3\))

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Text Transcription:

0.9 g/cm^3

0.4 g/cm^3

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QUESTION:

A log is either oak or pine. It displaces 2.7 gal of water and weighs 19.8 lb. Is the log oak or pine? (density of oak = \(0.9\mathrm{\ g}/\mathrm{cm}^3\); density of pine = \(0.4\mathrm{\ g}/\mathrm{cm}^3\))

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

0.9 g/cm^3

0.4 g/cm^3

ANSWER:

Solution 106P

Step 1:

Density=

1 gal=3785.41cm3

2.7 gal=2.73785.41cm3

1 lb=453.59gm

19.8 lb=19.8453.59 gm

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