7 A linear weighing scale is calibrated to read 100 kg when a metal weight of specificgravity SG = 4 and volume V = 2.5E(-2) m³ is placed upon it. A person of massM, = 100 kg and specific gravity SG, = 1 steps on the scale. Calculate the readingon the scale if the air density pa = 1.2 kg/m³.

Given: volume of meta the l block V = 2.5 x 10-2 m3 reading when the given metal block is put on the…

A linear weighing scale is calibrated to read 100 kg when a metal weight of specific gravity SG, = 4 and volume V₂ = 2.5E(−2) m³ is placed upon it. A person of mass M, = 100kg and specific gravity SG, = 1 steps on the scale. Calculate the reading on the scale if the air density pa = 1.2 kg/m³.

A linear weighing scale is calibrated to read 100 kg when a metal weight of specific gravity SG, = 4 and volume V₂ = 2.5E(−2) m³ is placed upon it. A person of mass M, = 100kg and specific gravity SG, = 1 steps on the scale. Calculate the reading on the scale if the air density pa = 1.2 kg/m³.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter15: Fluids

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