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The Unit of Relative Density is :

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The unit of relative density is : 

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  • g cm-3 

  • kg m-3 

  • m3 kg-1

  • no unit

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Solution

The unit of relative density is : No unit. 

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Determination of Relative Density of a Solid Substance by Archimedes’ Principle
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Chapter 5: Upthrust in Fluids, Archimedes’ Principle and Floatation - Exercise 5 (B) [Page 116]

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Selina Concise Physics [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 5 Upthrust in Fluids, Archimedes’ Principle and Floatation
Exercise 5 (B) | Q 2 | Page 116

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