College Physics
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Author: Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
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Chapter 10, Problem 17P
Lead has a density of 11.3 × 103 kg/m3 at 0°C. (a) What is the density of lead at 90°C? (b) Based on your answer to part (a), now consider a situation in which you plan to invest in a gold bar. Would you be better off buying it on a warm day? Explain.
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