Question

The average human body contains approximately 5 liters of blood.
If the blood has a density of 1060 kg/m^3, what is the total mass of blood in the average human? (Note: 1 L = 1000 cm3.)

A) 0.212 kg B) 0.530 kg C) 5.30 kg D) 10.6 kg

Answer 1

Option C is the correct answer.

Explanation:

The average human body contains approximately 5 liters of blood.

Total volume of blood = 5 L

Total volume of blood = 5 x 1000 cm³ = 5000 cm³

Total volume of blood = 5000 x 10⁻⁶ m³ = 0.005 m³

Density of blood = 1060 kg/m³

Mass = Density x Volume

Mass of blood = 0.005 x 1060

Mass of blood = 5.30 kg

Option C is the correct answer.