Calculate the volume (in cc) of a 0.250 pound block of aluminum.
Convert 0.250 lb to grams.
Use the volume = mass/density to solve for volume in cc if density is in g/cc.
To calculate the volume of a block of aluminum, we need to know the density of aluminum. The density of aluminum is usually given in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm^3). However, in this case, we need to convert the mass given in pounds to grams before proceeding.
First, let's convert the mass of the aluminum block from pounds to grams:
1 pound = 453.592 grams
Mass of the aluminum block = 0.250 pounds * 453.592 grams/pound
Next, we need to convert the mass from grams to cubic centimeters of aluminum using the density:
Density of aluminum = 2.70 g/cm^3 (approximate value)
Volume of the aluminum block = Mass of the aluminum block / Density of aluminum
Now, let's put it all together:
Mass of the aluminum block = 0.250 pounds * 453.592 grams/pound ≈ 113.398 grams
Density of aluminum = 2.70 g/cm^3 (approximate value)
Volume of the aluminum block = 113.398 grams / 2.70 g/cm^3
Therefore, the volume of the 0.250 pound block of aluminum is approximately equal to 42.07 cubic centimeters (cc).