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  • Converting Volume (cm³) to Mass (kg): Understanding Density
    You can't directly convert cubic centimeters (cm³) to kilograms (kg). Here's why:

    * Cubic centimeters (cm³) measure volume, which is the amount of space a substance occupies.

    * Kilograms (kg) measure mass, which is the amount of matter in an object.

    To convert between volume and mass, you need the density of the substance. Density is the mass per unit volume.

    Here's how to convert if you know the density:

    1. Find the density of the substance: Look up the density of the substance in cm³ to kg/cm³. For example, the density of water is approximately 1 kg/L, which is equivalent to 1 kg/1000 cm³.

    2. Multiply the volume by the density:

    * Volume (cm³) x Density (kg/cm³) = Mass (kg)

    Example:

    Let's say you have 1670 cm³ of water.

    1. Density of water: 1 kg/1000 cm³

    2. Mass: 1670 cm³ x 1 kg/1000 cm³ = 1.67 kg

    Therefore, 1670 cm³ of water has a mass of 1.67 kg.

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