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4 An experiment is carried out to determine the density of the glass used to make microscope slides.
Fig. 4.1 shows a stack of 10 microscope slides.

Fig. 4.1 (not to scale)

Fig. 4.2 shows full-size views of the stack of microscope slides.

top view

front view side view

Fig. 4.2 (full size)

(a) (i) By taking measurements from Fig. 4.2, determine the average volume of a microscope
slide.
State clearly any measurements taken and show how the volume is calculated.
Give your answer to 2 significant figures.

volume = ...........................................................[4]

(ii) Explain why a stack of 10 slides is used rather than just one slide.

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(b) State any additional equipment needed to find the density of the glass.

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