Question

If 5m3 of a certain oil weighs 4000 kg(f). Calculate the specific weight, mass density and specific gravity of this oil.

Answer 1

$\gamma=\frac{mg}V=8~\frac{kN}{m^3},$

$\rho=\frac mV=800~\frac{kg}{m^3},$

$SG=\frac{\rho}{\rho_0}=0.8.$