Answer:
Springs are made of a variety of materials including copper and various forms of steel. The most common is high carbon steel as it is cheap, easy to work and a couple of other important properties.
Copper springs exist as well, but copper is more expensive than steel. However, in an environment where corrosion resistance is important, copper springs are a good alternative.
Explanation:
The volume of every sphere is
Volume = (4/3) (pi) (radius)³
When you say "across", I think you mean the diameter of the ball.
The radius is half of the diameter = 12 inches.
Volume = (4/3) (pi) (12 inches)³
= (4/3) (pi) (1,728 cubic inches)
= 7,238.2 cubic inches . (rounded)