The accepted value for the density of iron is 7.87% g/cm cubed. A student records the mass of a 20.00-cm cubed block of iron as 153.8 grams. What is the percent error for the density measurement?
a. 19.4%
b. 7.69%
c. 2.29%
d. 2.34%
Answer: C
The accepted value for the density of iron is 7.87% g/cm cubed. A student records the mass of a 20.00-cm cubed block of iron as 153.8 grams. What is the percent error for the density measurement?
a. 19.4%
b. 7.69%
c. 2.29%
d. 2.34%
Answer: C