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2006-07-26 18:21:33 · 29 answers · asked by Your hero until you meet Jesus 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Jokes & Riddles
A pound of feathers weighs more. One pound of gold is measured in 12 ounces, while a pound of feathers would be measured at 16 ounces.
troy ounces vs. avoirdupois ounces
2006-07-26 18:24:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A pound of feathers and a pound of gold both weigh the same... the only difference is the volume. a pound of feathers would take up a lot more space than a pound of gold... as the gold is denser... duh!
Guy S
2006-07-27 02:46:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about a pound, but I know a ton of feathers is weighed on a different standard than a ton of gold, and the feathers would weigh more that way...
2006-07-27 01:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by 42ITUS™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One Troy ounce is about 10% heavier than the common Avoirdupois ounce. Avoirdupois is the system of weights using the pound of 16 ounces. Troy weight is the system of weights used for Gold, Silver and Jewels with twelve ounces to the pound.
That puts a pound of feathers at 16 oz avoirdupois, and a pound of gold would equal 12 + 10%, or 13.2 oz avoiurdupois. So feathers are heavier!
2006-07-27 01:27:15 · answer #4 · answered by lee m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may weigh the same but hey, if a gust of wind were to blow, that pound of feather will sure to fly.....
Moreever, if u drop both from a tall building and hit a man below, that gold will sure make him see red.
2006-07-27 01:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by icyhotcoldfire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they weigh the same, this thing is so old, a pound of gold is denser than a pound of feathers check ya later â¥
2006-07-27 06:43:56 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ The One You Love To Hate♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they weigh the same. but, if you want to get technical, the feathers would take up more mass, since it is spread out more than the gold is. the gold is more compact than the feathers.
2006-07-27 01:52:59 · answer #7 · answered by ace striker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They weigh the same, a pound is a pound!
2006-07-27 01:24:51 · answer #8 · answered by AceGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither! They both weigh a pound therefore they weigh the same amount. Tricky question though, I like it. God bless!
2006-07-27 01:33:54 · answer #9 · answered by Girl 4 God 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they both weigh the same but in size its a whole different ball of wax? does a ball of wax weigh the same as a lb of feathers?
2006-07-27 01:26:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋