Physics, Books a la Carte Edition (5th Edition)
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Chapter 1, Problem 21PCE
The Ark of the Covenant is described as a chest of acacia wood 2.5 cubits in length and 1.5 cubits in width and height. Given that a cubit is equivalent to 17.7 in., find the volume of the ark in cubic feet.
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