2006-09-19 10:13:24 · 5 answers · asked by hustlnflo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
weight would be the biggest factor i believe,,,,,
and if the steel is a high carbon type, it will not carry magnetic properties, and that wouldn't work in differentiating the two.
2006-09-19 10:23:20 · answer #1 · answered by steelmadison 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A quick way to tell the difference would be to use a magnet. The steel would be attracted. To tell for sure what each was do a density test. Find the mass of each. Measue the blocks and calculate volume, then use the density formula. D=m/v
2006-09-21 21:00:32 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they're the same size, the steel block will be heavier, as steel is denser than aluminum.
2006-09-19 17:15:42 · answer #3 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Many ways. The heavier block is steel, the harder block is steel, the magnetic block is steel...
2006-09-19 17:15:33 · answer #4 · answered by Cirric 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The effort it took to paint the downside.
2006-09-19 17:21:06 · answer #5 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋