Eleven liters of SAE 30 oil weighs 92 N. Calculate the oil's a. Specific weight b. Density Specific gravity

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### Problem Statement:

Eleven liters of SAE 30 oil weighs 92 N. Calculate the oil’s:

a. Specific weight  
b. Density  
c. Specific gravity

#### Explanation:

- **Specific Weight (γ):** 
  The specific weight is defined as the weight per unit volume. It can be calculated using the following formula:
  \[
  \gamma = \frac{W}{V}
  \]
  where:
  - \( \gamma \) is the specific weight (N/m³)
  - \( W \) is the weight (N)
  - \( V \) is the volume (m³)

- **Density (ρ):** 
  The density of a substance is defined as its mass per unit volume. It can be calculated using the following formula:
  \[
  \rho = \frac{m}{V}
  \]
  where:
  - \( \rho \) is the density (kg/m³)
  - \( m \) is the mass (kg)
  - \( V \) is the volume (m³)
  
  The mass can also be derived from weight using the relationship:
  \[
  W = mg
  \]
  where:
  - \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.81 m/s²)

- **Specific Gravity (SG):** 
  The specific gravity is the ratio of the density of the substance to the density of water. It is a dimensionless quantity:
  \[
  SG = \frac{\rho_{\text{oil}}}{\rho_{\text{water}}}
  \]
  where:
  - \( \rho_{\text{oil}} \) is the density of the oil
  - \( \rho_{\text{water}} \) is the density of water (approximately 1000 kg/m³ at 4°C)

### Note:
To solve the calculations, you will need to convert the volume from liters to cubic meters (1 liter = 0.001 cubic meters). 

### Example Calculation:

1. Convert the volume of oil from liters to cubic meters:
   \[
   V = 11 \, \text{liters} \times 0.001 \, \frac{\text{m}^3}{\text{liter}} = 0.011 \, \text{m}^3
   \]

2. Calculate the specific weight:
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Statement: Eleven liters of SAE 30 oil weighs 92 N. Calculate the oil’s: a. Specific weight b. Density c. Specific gravity #### Explanation: - **Specific Weight (γ):** The specific weight is defined as the weight per unit volume. It can be calculated using the following formula: \[ \gamma = \frac{W}{V} \] where: - \( \gamma \) is the specific weight (N/m³) - \( W \) is the weight (N) - \( V \) is the volume (m³) - **Density (ρ):** The density of a substance is defined as its mass per unit volume. It can be calculated using the following formula: \[ \rho = \frac{m}{V} \] where: - \( \rho \) is the density (kg/m³) - \( m \) is the mass (kg) - \( V \) is the volume (m³) The mass can also be derived from weight using the relationship: \[ W = mg \] where: - \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.81 m/s²) - **Specific Gravity (SG):** The specific gravity is the ratio of the density of the substance to the density of water. It is a dimensionless quantity: \[ SG = \frac{\rho_{\text{oil}}}{\rho_{\text{water}}} \] where: - \( \rho_{\text{oil}} \) is the density of the oil - \( \rho_{\text{water}} \) is the density of water (approximately 1000 kg/m³ at 4°C) ### Note: To solve the calculations, you will need to convert the volume from liters to cubic meters (1 liter = 0.001 cubic meters). ### Example Calculation: 1. Convert the volume of oil from liters to cubic meters: \[ V = 11 \, \text{liters} \times 0.001 \, \frac{\text{m}^3}{\text{liter}} = 0.011 \, \text{m}^3 \] 2. Calculate the specific weight:
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