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1-5. Mercury has a specific weight of 133 kN/m when the temperature is 20°C. Determine its density and specific gravity at this temperature.

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1-5. Mercury has a specific weight of 133 kN/m when the
temperature is 20°C. Determine its density and specific
gravity at this temperature.

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