A measuring cylinder contains 40 cm3 of water. When a stone of mass 69 g is dropped into the water, the stone sinks and the wate

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A measuring cylinder contains 40 cm3 of water. When a stone of mass 69 g is dropped into the water, the stone sinks and the wate

r level rises to the 70 cm mark. (a) Calculate the volume of the stone. (b) Calculate the density of the stone. ( ignore the subject. the subject is science.)

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rjkz [21] · Answer 1 · 2023-01-23T02:09:45+03:00

rjkz [21]2 years ago

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Answer: 2.3 g cm^3

Explanation: In this case the rise in level of water is same as the volume occupied by the stone.

a) Volume occupied by the stone = 70 cm^3 – 40 cm^3= 30 cm^3

b) Density = mass/volume

= 69g/30 cm^3 = 2.3 g cm^3