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Specific gravity

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Specific gravity is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance, usually water.

AP course connection

Topic 1.2: 1.2 Density

Unit 1
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