The density of seawater is approximately 1025 kg/m3, while the density of styrofoam is approximately 30 kg/m3.
To calculate the volume of styrofoam that would have the same mass as 1.0m2 of seawater, we need to use the density formula:
density = mass/volume
Rearranging this formula gives:
volume = mass/density
For seawater, the mass of 1.0m2 can be calculated using the formula:
mass = density x volume x area
mass = 1025 kg/m3 x 1.0m x 1.0m2
mass = 1025 kg
Using the density of styrofoam, we can now calculate the volume needed:
volume = mass/density
volume = 1025 kg / 30 kg/m3
volume = 34.17 m3
Therefore, the volume of styrofoam that would have the same mass as 1.0m2 of seawater is approximately 34.17 m3.
what volume of styrofoam would have the same mass as 1.0m2 of seawater
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