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Density

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Density of Common Substances

"Specific Gravity"

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Definition: The specific gravity of a material is the ratio of its density to the density of water (1.00 x 103 kg/m3).

This ratio is a pure number, containing no units.

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Density of Common Substances

Also Known As: relative density
Specific Gravity - related terms

Density

Specific Gravity - related terms

Density of Common Substances
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