1.3 - Specific Gravity and Density Test
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula to calculate density?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between mass and space.
How do you determine the volume of an irregular object?
💡 Hint: What happens when an object is submerged in water?
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What is the primary purpose of the specific gravity and density test in timber?
💡 Hint: Consider how understanding the 'weight' of wood helps in construction.
True or False: Water displacement can be used to measure the volume of regular-shaped objects.
💡 Hint: Think about the shapes that would not fit into standard volume equations.
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A certain type of softwood has a density of 600 kg/m³. If another hardwood has a density of 900 kg/m³, how much stronger is the hardwood expected to be based on density alone?
💡 Hint: Consider the ratio of their densities.
A builder needs to choose between two wood types for a load-bearing beam. Type A weighs 800 grams with a volume of 600 cm³; Type B weighs 1200 grams with a volume of 900 cm³. Which type should the builder select and why?
💡 Hint: Calculate the density of each type and compare their values.
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