Definition of relative density - Jamb Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 2016

The relative density of a liquid is the ratio of the

A. Mass of water to the mass of an equal volume of liquid
B. Upthrust in the liquid to the upthrust in water
C. Density of water to the density of the liquid
D. Upthrust in water to the upthrust in the liquid

Question 17:

• JAMB 2018

An object weighs 30N in air and 21N in water. The weight of the object when completely immersed in a liquid of relative density 1.4 is

A. 25.2N
B. 17.4N
C. 12.6N
D. 9.0N

Question 18:

• JAMB 2018

A solid weighs 45N and 15N respectively in air and water. Determine the relative density of the solid

A. 0.33
B. 0.50
C. 1.50
D. 3.00

Question 19:

• JAMB 2021

A solid weighs 10.00N in air, 6N when forcefully immersed in water, and 7.0N when fully immersed in a liquid, X. Calculate the relative density of the liquid X.

A. \(\frac{5}{3}\)
B. \(\frac{4}{3}\)
C. \(\frac{3}{4}\)
D. \(\frac{7}{10}\)