If gravel is placed in a 400 ml (milliliter) container, filling it to the top, and 160 ml of water is added to completely fill the container, what is the porosity of the material? Give your answer in both decimal and percent forms and show/explain your work.

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9) If gravel is placed in a 400 ml (milliliter) container, filling it to the top, and 160 ml of
water is added to completely fill the container, what is the porosity of the material? Give
your answer in both decimal and percent forms and show/explain your work.
Transcribed Image Text:9) If gravel is placed in a 400 ml (milliliter) container, filling it to the top, and 160 ml of water is added to completely fill the container, what is the porosity of the material? Give your answer in both decimal and percent forms and show/explain your work.
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Total volume = 400 ml.

Pore volume = 160 ml.

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