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If the specific weight of a substance is $15 \mathrm{kN} / \mathrm{m}^{3},$ what is its density and specific gravity?
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We know that 1 kN = 1000 N, so we multiply 15 kN by 1000 to get 15000 N/m³. Show more…
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