A cube of some rock weighs 6 grams, and a same-sized cube of water weighs 2 grams. What is the specific gravity of this rock?

A) 0.5
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
E) 6

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A cube of some rock weighs 6 grams, and a same-sized cube of water weighs 2 grams. What is the specific gravity of this rock?A)  0.5B)  1C)  2D)  3E)  6

Lavie Enrose · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Specific gravity is the ratio of the density of the rock to the density of water. Since the rock weighs 6 grams and the same volume of water weighs 2 grams, the specific gravity is 6/2 = 3.

A cube of some rock weighs 6 grams, and a same-sized cube of water weighs 2 grams. What is the specific gravity of this rock?

A) 0.5
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
E) 6

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