What is relative density ? Also write its formula (how to calculate it.).

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The relative density of a substance is the ratio of its density to that of water .
Relative density = Density of a substance / Density of water

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What is relative density ? Also write its formula (how to calculate it.).

The relative density of a substance is the ratio of its density to that of water .Relative density = Density of a substance / Density of water

The relative density of a substance is the ratio of its density to that of water .
Relative density = Density of a substance / Density of water