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Specific gravity is the density of a substance, compared to the density of water. Density is defined as mass / volume. It is not directly related to weight. Although many people tend to confuse "weight" with "mass", they are really different things.

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How do you calculate weight using specific gravity?

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What is the definition of weight in relation to physics?

"Weight" refers to the force of gravity acting on an object.


What is the relative gravity on earth?

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What is the weight of urine per ml to the weight of water per ml called?

Specific gravity.


What is the unit weight of soil with a specific gravity of 2.65?

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Compares weight of minerals with weight of an equal volume of water called?

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The ratio of the weight of a given volume of a substance in a vacuum at a given temperature to the weight of an equal volume of water in a vacuum at a given temperature is known as?

This ratio is called the specific gravity.


Which type of measurement is affected by gravity?

The measurement of weight is affected by gravity.


What is the difference between apparent specific gravity and absolute specific gravity and bulk specific gravity?

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What is the differnce between density and specific gravity?

density is like weight and gravity is what pulls you to the ground density is what determines weight


What compares weight of minerals with weight of an equal volume of water?

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What compares weight of mineral with weight of an equal volume of water?

Specific gravity