An FBI agent orders a block of ballistics gel. The gel weighs 54 pounds per cubic foot. What is the weight of the block of gel?

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2021-05-17

Suppose, a policeman orders a block of ballistics gel. The gel weighs 54 pounds per cubic foot. What is the weight of the block of gel?

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Obiajulu

Obiajulu

Skilled2021-05-18Added 98 answers

V=lwh
V=(20)(6)(6)
V=720 cubic inches
Since 1ft=12in., then (1ft)3=(12in.)3 or 1ft3=1728in.3 so:
V=720 cubic inches ×(1 cubic foot/1728 cubic inches)=512 cubic foot
(54 pounds/cubic foot)×512 cubic foot=22.5 pounds

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