Author Question: One U.S. fluid gallon contains a volume of 231 cubic inches. How many liters of gasoline would you ... (Read 54 times)

j.rubin · **on:** Jul 28, 2018

One U.S. fluid gallon contains a volume of 231 cubic inches. How many liters of gasoline would you have to buy in Canada to fill a 14-gallon tank? (Note: 1L = 10+3 cm3.)
a. 53
b. 21
c. 14
d. 8.0
e. 4.0

Question 2

John and Linda are arguing about the definition of density. John says the density of an object is proportional to its mass. Linda says the object's mass is proportional to its density and to its volume. Which one, if either, is correct?
a. They are both wrong.
b. John is correct, but Linda is wrong.
c. John is wrong, but Linda is correct.
d. They are both correct.
e. They are free to redefine density as they wish.