Potato Volume

For our first lab, Ximena decides to measure the density of a potato. They notice that it is an unsual shape and floats, so it is hard to calculate its volume. The potato’s mass is measured to be 216 g. They then cut the potato into a cube and measure that sides of the cube have length 4.78 inches and it’s mass is 60 g. For a uniform density potato, the mass and volume are proportional. (Useful conversions: 1 inch = 2.54cm, 1cm = \(10^{-2}\)m, 1g = \(10^{-3}\)kg)

Part 1

In SI units, what is the uncut potato’s mass?

Answer Section

Please enter in a numeric value in kg.

Part 2

In SI units, what is the mass of the potato cube?

Answer Section

Please enter in a numeric value in kg.

Part 3

In SI units, what is the volume of the potato cube after it has been cut?

Answer Section

Please enter in a numeric value in m^3.

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