Chapter 1, Problem 55E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mass of block of iron with given density and dimensions needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The density of the given sample is the mass of substance present per unit volume. It can be calculated from the following formula:

$d=\frac{m}{V}$

Here, m is mass and V is volume of the substance.

The volume of a rectangular block is calculated as follows:

$V=a\times b\times c$

Here, a is length, b is width and c is height of the block.