A hydrometer is used to measure the specific gravity of liquids (See Video V2.8). For a certain liquid a hydrometer reading indicates a specific gravity of 1.05. What is the (a) liquid's density and (b) specific weight? Express your answer in Sl units. (a) (b) kg/m³ N/m³

A hydrometer is used to measure the specific gravity of liquids (See Video V2.8). For a certain liquid a hydrometer reading indicates a specific gravity of 1.05. What is the (a) liquid's density and (b) specific weight? Express your answer in Sl units. (a) (b) kg/m³ N/m³

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A hydrometer is used to measure the
specific gravity of liquids (See Video V2.8).
For a certain liquid a hydrometer reading
indicates a specific gravity of 1.05. What is
the (a) liquid's density and (b) specific
weight? Express your answer in Sl units.
(a)
(b)
kg/m³
N/m³

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