If Specific Gravities Were Defined by Reference to Oil (Density

question 72

Multiple Choice

If specific gravities were defined by reference to oil (density = 0.89 g/mL) rather than water (density = 1.0 g/mL) which of the following would be true?

• A) The specific densities of all the materials and substances would be larger than those listed in handbooks.
• B) The specific densities of all the materials and substances would be smaller than those listed in handbooks.
• C) The specific densities of some objects would be larger and of other objects would be smaller than those listed in handbooks.
• D) The specific densities of all the materials and substances listed in handbooks would not change.

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