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Oh, dude, I mean, technically, it really depends on the size of the hourglass and the size of the grains of sand, but like, on average, there are about 14,400 grains of sand in an hourglass. But hey, who's really counting, right? Just flip it over and watch the sands of time slip away.
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FranDiameter of a grain of sand = 0.2 mm Volume of a grain of sand = 0.0042 mm^3 Volume of bounding box = 0.008 mm^3 Volume of a 3 minute times = 2 cm^3 = 2000 mm^3 Grains of sand in a 3 min timer = 2,000/0.008 = 250,000 grains Grains of sand in a 1 hour timer = 250,000 x 60 / 3 = 5,000,000
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when in the form of sand, can be used to manufacture glass?
sand is crushed up rocks into fine grains but the specific thing that makes glass is the Silicon Dioxide
How many grains of sand are there in 2.00 moles of grains of sand?
Sand is not a compound and haven't a molar mass; also different types of sand exist.
How many grains of dirt are in a sand dune?
It is challenging to determine the exact number of grains of dirt in a sand dune, as it can vary greatly depending on the size of the dune. However, a rough estimate is that there are billions to trillions of grains of sand in a typical sand dune.
How does silica sand look like to make glass?
Silica sand is typically white or light-colored and has a grainy texture. It is made up of small granules that are smooth and shiny when viewed up close. The sand is a key ingredient in making glass as it provides the silicon dioxide needed to melt and form into glass.
Are there more stars in the universe compared to all the grains of sand from all the beaches around the world?
There are many more stars than there are grains of sand on earth. See link.
