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Q · Fluid MechanicsMedium · 45s
Which of the following correctly defines specific gravity? Option: 16
TopicFluid Mechanics
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Specific gravity = ρ_fluid / ρ_water (dimensionless).
16
Final Answer: Option (a