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Module 4: Liquid Characteristics - Density and Specific Gravity - Practice Problems

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Instructions:
Work these problems on a sheet of paper and check your answers against those provided below.

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The following calculator may be useful in solving these problems. You can access it either from the "Calculators" link in the Features box or from the link below.

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What is the density of an aqueous liquid at 20°C that has a specific gravity of 1.25(20°C/4°C Ref. T)?

  1. Solve in American Engineering units (lbm/ft3)
  2. Solve in Cgs units (gm/cm3)

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Answer: i. 78.0 lbm/ft3

Solution:
Equation i(a)

Equation i(b)

Hint: Use the "Quick Reference" button and select "Numerical Constants" to find the value for the density of water.

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Answer: ii. 1.25 gm/cm3

Solution:
Equation ii(a)

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What is the specific gravity of a liquid that has a density of 1.05 at 95°F? Use water at a reference temperature of 4°C.

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Answer: 1.05(35°C/4°C Ref. T)

Solution:
Equation 2(a)
  1. Convert temperature from degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius.

    Equation 2(1)

  2. Calculate the specific gravity.

    Equation 2(2)

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