Chapter 1, Problem 78E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given value in $\text{g}/{\text{cm}}^{\text{3}}$ is to be converted into $\text{lb}/{\text{in}}^{\text{3}}$ .

Concept introduction: The conversion of one gram into lb is done as,

  $\text{1}\text{g}=0.0022l\text{b}$

The conversion of one ${\text{cm}}^{\text{3}}$ into cubic inches is done as,
  $1{\text{cm}}^{\text{3}}=0.061{\text{in}}^{\text{3}}$

To convert: The conversion of the given value $7.86\text{g}/{\text{cm}}^{\text{3}}$ into $\text{lb}/{\text{in}}^{\text{3}}$ .