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The correct formula for specific gravity of a substance is

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SG=Density of substanceDensity of water at 0C
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SG=Density of subtanceDensity of water at 4C
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SG=Density of waterDensity of substance
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SG=Gravity forceMass
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Solution

The correct option is B SG=Density of subtanceDensity of water at 4C
Specific gravity of a substance is given by,
SG=Density of substanceDensity of water at 4C
The units of density cancel out in the numerator and denominator. So, SG has no units.

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