Textbook Question
The density of iron is 7.86 g/cm3. What is its density in pounds per cubic inch (lb/in3)?
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Ch.1 - Matter, Measurement & Problem Solving
Chapter 1, Problem 121
A backyard swimming pool holds 185 cubic yards (yd³) of water. What is the mass of the water in pounds?
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Convert the volume of water from cubic yards to cubic feet using the conversion factor: 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet.
Calculate the volume of water in cubic feet by multiplying the volume in cubic yards by the conversion factor.
Convert the volume of water from cubic feet to gallons using the conversion factor: 1 cubic foot = 7.48052 gallons.
Calculate the volume of water in gallons by multiplying the volume in cubic feet by the conversion factor.
Convert the volume of water from gallons to pounds using the conversion factor: 1 gallon of water = 8.34 pounds.
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