Understanding Specific Gravity

What is the specific gravity of an object with a density of 2000 kg/m³ when compared to water?

• 2.0

• 1.5

• 0.5

• 3.0

If a wooden block has a specific gravity of 0.3, what percentage of it will be submerged in water?

• 70%

• 30%

• 50%

• 100%

Why does an object with a specific gravity greater than one sink in water?

• Because it is the same density as water

• Because it is less dense than water

• Because it is more dense than water

• Because it is lighter than water

How would you calculate the specific gravity of an object in oil with a density of 850 kg/m³?

• Divide the object's density by 850 kg/m³

• Multiply the object's density by 850 kg/m³

• Subtract 850 kg/m³ from the object's density

• Add 850 kg/m³ to the object's density

What happens to the specific gravity calculation if the reference liquid is not water?

• The specific gravity becomes negative

• The specific gravity remains the same

• The reference density changes to that of the new liquid

• The specific gravity cannot be calculated