A dry rock weighs 250 grams and has a bulk density of 2.5 grams per cubic centimeter. When saturated with pure water at room temperature (T = 25 °C), it weighs 260 grams. At room temperature, specific volume of water is 1.00295E-03 m^3/kg. Calculate the porosity of the sample.

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A dry rock weighs 250 grams and has a bulk density of 2.5 grams per cubic centimeter. When saturated with pure water at room
temperature (T = 25 °C), it weighs 260 grams. At room temperature, specific volume of water is 1.00295E-03 m^3/kg. Calculate the
porosity of the sample.
Transcribed Image Text:A dry rock weighs 250 grams and has a bulk density of 2.5 grams per cubic centimeter. When saturated with pure water at room temperature (T = 25 °C), it weighs 260 grams. At room temperature, specific volume of water is 1.00295E-03 m^3/kg. Calculate the porosity of the sample.
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