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Calculating Backpacker's Fuel Weight: White Gas Density
Chapter 2, Problem 112P(choose chapter or problem)
A backpacker carries 2.5 L of white gas as fuel for her stove. How many pounds does the fuel add to her load? Assume the density of white gas to be \(0.79\mathrm{\ g}/\mathrm{cm}^3\).
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QUESTION:
A backpacker carries 2.5 L of white gas as fuel for her stove. How many pounds does the fuel add to her load? Assume the density of white gas to be \(0.79\mathrm{\ g}/\mathrm{cm}^3\).
ANSWER:
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Density of fuel gas = \(0.79\mathrm{g}/\mathrm{cm}^3\)
Volume of white gas = 2.5L
Let’s convert the given volume L into cubic centimeters..
\(10 \mathrm{~L}=10^{3} \mathrm{~cm}^{3}, 2.5 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~cm}^{3}\)
Let’s calculate the mass of the gas.
\(\text { Mass }=\text { Density } \times \text { Volume }\).........................(1)
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Calculating Backpacker's Fuel Weight: White Gas Density
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