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The standard kilogram (Fig. 1.1a) is a platinumiridium
Chapter 1, Problem 2(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
The standard kilogram (Fig. 1.1a) is a platinum–iridium cylinder 39.0 mm in height and 39.0 mm in diameter. What is the density of the material?
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QUESTION:
The standard kilogram (Fig. 1.1a) is a platinum–iridium cylinder 39.0 mm in height and 39.0 mm in diameter. What is the density of the material?
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
The platinum-iridium cylinder material density depends on the mass and its volume. The volume varies with the variation in the cylinder diameter and height. It can be measured in \(\mathrm{kg} / \mathrm{m}^{3}\).