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Question
A piece of steel has a volume of 12 cm3, and a mass of 96 g. What is its density in kg/m3 ?
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Solution
We know that 1 g/cm3 = 1,000 kg/m3
So, 8 g/cm3 = 8 × 1,000 kg/m3
= 8,000 kg/m3
Ans: Density of steel piece = 8,000 kg/m3.
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