Determine the specific gravity of the following materials: gold (r 1208 lb/ft3 ), platinum (r 1340 lb/ft3 ), silver (r 654 lb/ft3 ), sand (r 94.6 lb/ft3 ), freshly fallen snow (r 31 lb/ft3 ), tar (r 75 lb/ft3 ), hard rubber (r 74.4 lb/ft3 ).

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Determine the specific gravity of the following materials: gold (r  1208 lb/ft3
), platinum (r  1340 lb/ft3
),
silver (r  654 lb/ft3
), sand (r  94.6 lb/ft3
), freshly
fallen snow (r  31 lb/ft3
), tar (r  75 lb/ft3
), hard
rubber (r  74.4 lb/ft3
). 

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