2007-07-10 11:45:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
They weigh the same because they have the same unit: pounds.
2007-07-10 11:52:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Feathers are normally weighed in avoirdupois units, while gold is measured in troy. One avoirdupois pound =~ 454 grams, while one troy pound =~ 373 grams. So the feathers weigh more.
2007-07-10 20:49:07 · answer #2 · answered by injanier 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Hasn't this, "trick question", been asked many times before? Do you want the answer assuming they are weighed on the same measurement system? Perhaps you want them weighed on their respective common measurement systems? Which answer do you want, or are you trying to make yourself feel smart?
Avoirdupois is used for most things and troy used is used for precious metals. If you use the same system they weigh the same. If you use the respective traditional systems then the avoirdupois measured feathers weighs more.
2007-07-10 18:58:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
they both weigh a pound
2007-07-10 18:53:17 · answer #4 · answered by Timothy R 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pound of uranium-238
2007-07-10 18:47:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
A pound is a pound. Trick question son.
2007-07-10 19:01:37 · answer #6 · answered by Pauly Jay 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
THEY BOTH WEIGH THE SAME RIGHT A POUND...
2007-07-10 23:48:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
it is definitely not feathers. a pound of feathers would be much lighter than gold. just pick up your pillow for proof.
2007-07-10 21:24:58 · answer #8 · answered by einztein 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
They have the same weight...1 lb.
2007-07-10 18:47:36 · answer #9 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Which would you rather have hit you in the face?
2007-07-10 19:15:58 · answer #10 · answered by Kenneth H 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋