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Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Buoyancy MCQ

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BuoyancyEasyQuestion 6444

Question

Specific gravity of a substance is equal to:
  1. A
    Ratio of its mass to volume
  2. B
    Ratio of its density to water density at 4°C
    Correct
  3. C
    Weight in water
  4. D
    Relative viscosity

Correct answer

Ratio of its density to water density at 4°C

Explanation

Specific gravity = density of substance / density of water at 4°C.