Define the term Relative Density.

Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (MindTap Course List)
5th Edition
ISBN:9781305084766
Author:Saeed Moaveni
Publisher:Saeed Moaveni
Chapter18: Mathematics In Engineering
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 18P
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question

Define the term Relative Density.

Expert Solution
Step 1

The proportion of a material's density to that of a standard substance under specific circumstances. The default for solids and fluids is typically water at 4 ° C, or any other temperature mentioned. The norm for gases often is air and perhaps hydrogen at the very same temperature and pressure that the material has.

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Quantity takeoff
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, civil-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engi…
Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engi…
Civil Engineering
ISBN:
9781305084766
Author:
Saeed Moaveni
Publisher:
Cengage Learning