Need help finding the density in this particular problem

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The problem involves calculating the volume and density of an object that weighs 313 N in air and 254 N in alcohol with a density of 0.7 g/cm3. The volume was determined to be 8.6 L by calculating the difference in weight and converting to kilograms. However, confusion arose regarding how to calculate the object's density using the known values. Clarification is needed on which force represents the total weight of the object and how to correctly apply the density formula. The discussion emphasizes the importance of showing all steps in the solution process for better understanding.
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Homework Statement


A particular object weighs 313 N in air and 254 N when immersed in alcohol of density 0.7 g/cm3. What are the volume and the density of the object?

Homework Equations


D=m/vL

The Attempt at a Solution


I found the volume by: 313-254 N to find the actual weight, then I divided it by 9.8 to get it into Kg, then I used the density formula to solve for volume which gave me 8.6L

So the volume is taken care of! 50% of the problem done :)!

As for the density, I'm confused because I thought I would just plug in my known values but it doesn't work. Can someone please guide me as to how I would find the density of this object? I greatly appreciate it!
 
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Can you show what you do and get when you say "just plug in my values".
 
Orodruin said:
Can you show what you do and get when you say "just plug in my values".

6.02kg from the two forces/ 8.6L that I found out from part a) =D

but it doesn't :[
 
Which force represents the total weight of the object? What you are solving for above is the density of the alcohol.
 
Can you please solve the second part pleaseee, need it for an assignment thanks
 
jacksonlee said:
Can you please solve the second part pleaseee, need it for an assignment thanks
Usual forum rules... please post your attempt first.
 
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