waec model questions vol1 2017 physics

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Question 1 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017
A laboratory experiment is conducted to determine the density of a liquid using a hydrometer. The hydrometer is calibrated to read a specific gravity of 1.0 when immersed in water at 4°C. In the experiment, the hydrometer reads 0.8 when placed in the liquid. The temperature of the liquid is 25°C. (a) Explain how the concept of density is related to specific gravity. (b) Calculate the density of the liquid in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³). (c) Discuss two factors that could affect the accuracy of the hydrometer readings in this experiment.
Question Parts
( a )
Explain how the concept of density is related to specific gravity.
( b )
Calculate the density of the liquid in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).
( c )
Discuss two factors that could affect the accuracy of the hydrometer readings in this experiment.
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