Answer:
Specific Gravity = 0.378
Explanation:
First, we will find the force exerted by the can on the table. This force will be equal to the weight of the can:
Pressure = Force/Area = Weight/Area
Weight = Pressure*Area
where,
Area = πdiameter²/4 = π[(3.1 in)(0.0254 m/1 in)]²/4 = 4.8 x 10⁻³ m²
Weight = (510 N/m²)(4.8 x 10⁻³ m²)
Weight = 2.48 N
Now, the weight is given as:
Weight = mg
2.48 N = m(9.8 m/s²)
m = (2.48 N)/(9.8 m/s²)
m = 0.25 kg
Now, we calculate volume of can:
Volume = (Area)(Height) = (4.8 x 10⁻³ m²)(5.42 in)(0.0254 m/1 in)
Volume = 6.6 x 10⁻⁴ m³
Hence, the density of can will be:
Density of Can = m/Volume = 0.25 kg/6.6 x 10⁻⁴ m³
Density of Can = 378.32 kg/m³
So, the specific gravity of Can will be:
Specific Gravity = Density of Can/Density of Water
Specific Gravity = (378.32 kg/m³)/(1000 kg/m³)
<u>Specific Gravity = 0.378</u>
