Find what percentage of the rock is gold by mass

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A prospector finds a solid rock composed of granite (ρ = 2650 kg/m3) and gold. The volume of the rock is 2.95 10-4 m3 and its mass is 3.14 kilogram.

(a) Calculate what mass of gold is contained in the rock?

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(b) Find what percentage of the rock is gold by volume?

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Reference no: EM13659533

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