Question

Is lead heavier than steel?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Lead weighs more than steel.

1. The specific gravity of lead is$11.34$ , while that of steel is$7.8$.
2. This means that steel is $7.8$ times heavier than water while lead is $11.34$ times heavier.
3. A cubic inch of steel weighs$4.566$ ounces, while a cubic inch of lead weighs$6.644$ ounces.

Hence, lead is heavier than steel.