4. a) Can the water displacement method be used to determine the volume of all irregularly shaped solids? Explain your answer of why or why not. b) If bubbles were found on the surface of your irregularly shaped solid, how would this affect your calculation of the density of the solid? Explain your answer - be brief and specific.
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This method works by measuring the volume of water displaced when the solid is submerged in a container of water. However, if the solid is porous or has cavities that can trap air, the volume of water displaced will not accurately represent the volume of the Show more…
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