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what is specific gravity of a substance???????

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6 Nov 2007 20:52:41 IST

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specific gravity of matter is ratio of its density to the density of water

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6 Nov 2007 21:12:16 IST

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The specific gravity of a material is defined as the ratio of its density to the density of some standard material, such as water at a specified temperature, for example, 60°F (15°C), or (for gases) air at standard conditions of temperature and pressure. Specific gravity is a convenient concept because it is usually easier to measure than density, and its value is the same in all systems of units.

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