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Chapter 9, Problem 3P
Determine the specific gravity of the following materials: gold (ρ = 1208 lb/ft3), platinum (ρ = 1340 lb/ft3), silver (ρ = 654 lb/ft3), sand (ρ = 94.6 lb/ft3), freshly fallen snow (ρ = 31 lb/ft3), tar(ρ = 75 lb/ft3), hard rubber (ρ = 74.4 lb/ft3).
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