Understanding Specific Gravity

Specific gravity is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance, usually water. Since the density of water is 1 g/mL, a specific gravity of 14.5 means the object is 14.5 times denser than water.

Calculations

1. Find the object's density:

- Specific gravity = Density of object / Density of water

- Density of object = Specific gravity * Density of water

- Density of object = 14.5 * 1 g/mL = 14.5 g/mL

2. Calculate the object's mass:

- Density = Mass / Volume

- Mass = Density * Volume

- Mass = 14.5 g/mL * 4 mL = 58 g

Answer: The mass of the object is 58 grams.