document.write( "Question 840829: 10. Calculate the mass in pounds of one gallon of water, given that the density of water is 1.0g/ml. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #506535 by Fombitz(32388)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Mass in English units is given in slugs, in metric it's kilograms. \n" ); document.write( "Pounds are units of force or weight (mass x acceleration). \n" ); document.write( "The fake unit is lb-m (for pounds mass). \n" ); document.write( "One gallon of water contains 3785 ml, so 1 gallon has a mass of \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "There are 454 grams in 1 lb-m. \n" ); document.write( "So then \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "So 1 gallon of water has a mass of approximately 8.34 lb-m. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |