Problem 1. (15pts) The specific gravity of an unknown fluid is 0.85. Given a mass of 1kg of the unknown fluid, determine the following: a) the density of the unknown fluid in [kg/m³] b) the volume of the fluid in [L] c) the specific weight of the unknown fluid in [kN/m³]

Problem 1. (15pts) The specific gravity of an unknown fluid is 0.85. Given a mass of 1kg of the unknown fluid, determine the following: a) the density of the unknown fluid in [kg/m³] b) the volume of the fluid in [L] c) the specific weight of the unknown fluid in [kN/m³]

Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305084766

Author:Saeed Moaveni

Publisher:Saeed Moaveni

Chapter10: Force And Force-related Variables In Engineering

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 20P

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