Math Problem Statement

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Liquid A and liquid B are mixed to make liquid C. Liquid A has a density of 70 kg/m³ and a mass of 1400 kg. Liquid B has a density of 280 kg/m³ and a volume of 30 m³. Work out the density of liquid C.

Solution

To solve this question, we need to find the density of the combined liquid CC, which results from mixing liquids AA and BB.

Step 1: Determine the volume of liquid A

We are given:

  • Density of liquid AA (ρA\rho_A) = 70 kg/m³
  • Mass of liquid AA (mAm_A) = 1400 kg

Using the formula: Density=MassVolumeVA=mAρA\text{Density} = \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Volume}} \quad \Rightarrow \quad V_A = \frac{m_A}{\rho_A}

Substitute the values: VA=140070=20m3V_A = \frac{1400}{70} = 20 \, \text{m}^3

Step 2: Determine the mass of liquid B

We are given:

  • Density of liquid BB (ρB\rho_B) = 280 kg/m³
  • Volume of liquid BB (VBV_B) = 30 m³

Using the density formula again, the mass of liquid BB is: mB=ρB×VB=280×30=8400kgm_B = \rho_B \times V_B = 280 \times 30 = 8400 \, \text{kg}

Step 3: Find the total mass and total volume

  • Total mass of liquid CC = mA+mB=1400+8400=9800kgm_A + m_B = 1400 + 8400 = 9800 \, \text{kg}
  • Total volume of liquid CC = VA+VB=20+30=50m3V_A + V_B = 20 + 30 = 50 \, \text{m}^3

Step 4: Calculate the density of liquid C

The density of liquid CC is given by: Density of C=Total mass of CTotal volume of C=980050=196kg/m3\text{Density of C} = \frac{\text{Total mass of C}}{\text{Total volume of C}} = \frac{9800}{50} = 196 \, \text{kg/m}^3

Final Answer:

The density of liquid CC is 196 kg/m³.


Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How does changing the volume of liquid B affect the density of liquid C?
  2. What if liquid A had a different mass but the same density?
  3. How would you solve this problem if both liquids had the same density?
  4. Can the density of liquid C ever be lower than the densities of both A and B?
  5. How would adding a third liquid affect the overall density?

Tip: When combining liquids, the total mass and total volume both play a crucial role in determining the resulting density. Always calculate them separately before combining.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Density
Mass
Volume
Algebra

Formulas

Density = Mass / Volume
Volume = Mass / Density
Mass = Density × Volume
Total Density = Total Mass / Total Volume

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grade 10 (GCSE level)