University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321973615
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-361-0

Chapter 1 - Units, Physical Quantities, and Vectors - Problems - Exercises - Page 28: 1.21

Answer

See explanation.

Work Step by Step

Assume the size of the pile is 45 cm wide and deep, and 180 cm tall. The volume of the pile is $V=364500\;cm^3$. The mass of the pile is $M = V \times \frac{19.3 g}{cm^3}$. The value of the pile is $M \times \frac{\$10}{g}=\$7\times10^7$, almost a hundred million bucks.
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