A perfect sphere of lead has radius 6 cm, and weighs 1710 grams. What is its density? Give your answer in g/cm^3. [Density = mass/volume]

To find the density, we need to divide mass by volume, and we already know the mass, so must find the volume.  V = 4/3.pi.r^2, and plugging in r=6 gives V = 48.pi, about 150.8 cm^3. The mass is 1710, which we keep in grams as that is what the answer requires.  Density = 1710/48.pi = 11.3 gcm^-3.

RH
Answered by Ruth H. Maths tutor

3993 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

n is an integer greater than 1. Prove algebraically that n^2-2-(n-2)^2 is always an even number


Factorise x^2 −x−12


Solve the simultaneous equations 7x - 2y = 22 and 5x + 3y = 29


There are 10 boys and 20 girls in a class. The mean mark in a test for all the class is 60. The mean mark for the girls is 54. Work out the mean mark for the boys.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning