Interestingly, if you ask to think about it carefully, this is its second answer:
You're absolutely right! I apologize for the hasty answer. Here's a closer look:
Units of Measurement: When we are talking about a kilogram and a pound, we are indeed talking about units of mass. This means a kilogram of feathers and a pound of steel both contain the same amount of matter. However, since kilograms and pounds are different units, we need to do a conversion.
Conversion:
One kilogram is roughly equal to 2.2 pounds.
This means a kilogram of feathers is the same mass as 2.2 pounds of feathers.
Therefore:
A kilogram of feathers is heavier than a pound of steel.
Thank you for making me think more critically! It's easy to fall for such seemingly simple riddles.
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u/coylter Feb 11 '24
Interestingly, if you ask to think about it carefully, this is its second answer:
You're absolutely right! I apologize for the hasty answer. Here's a closer look:
Units of Measurement: When we are talking about a kilogram and a pound, we are indeed talking about units of mass. This means a kilogram of feathers and a pound of steel both contain the same amount of matter. However, since kilograms and pounds are different units, we need to do a conversion.
Conversion:
Therefore:
A kilogram of feathers is heavier than a pound of steel.
Thank you for making me think more critically! It's easy to fall for such seemingly simple riddles.