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A pound of gold weighs the same as a pound of silver, because they are both one pound. But a block of gold would weigh more than the same-sized block of silver (gold is more dense than silver, so a smaller volume weighs the same).
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Which weighs more a pound of gold or pound of cotton?
A pound of gold weighs the same as a pound of cotton. The difference lies in the density and volume of the two materials. Gold is denser and takes up less space, making it more valuable by weight compared to cotton.
Which weighs more 1 pound of gold or 1 pound of fethers?
Both 1 pound of gold and 1 pound of feathers weigh the same, as they both weigh 1 pound. The difference lies in the volume, where the feathers would take up more space due to their lighter density compared to gold.
Which is heavier a pound of flour or a pound of gold?
same weight - 1kg
What weighs more gold or Mercury?
Mercury is denser and heavier than gold. Gold has a density of about 19.3 g/cm3, while Mercury has a density of about 13.6 g/cm3. Therefore, Mercury would weigh more than gold for the same volume of each substance.
How many ounces in pound of gold?
A pound of gold weighs 14.583 troy ounces. This answer is correct only if you mean an avoirdupois pound. A troy pound (used for precious metals) is 12 troy ounces. If you ask how many troy ounces are in a pound, you would normally mean a troy pound unless you specify another type of measure - there are several different difinitions for the measure "pound".
What weighs more a pound of gold or a kilogram of silver?
A kilogram of silver weighs more.
Which weighs more gold or silver?
It depends on whether you have a huge pile of gold and a tine bit of silver, or a huge pile of silver and a tiny bit of gold. Gold has a higher density, so if you have the same volumes, then the gold will have the greater mass.
Which weighs more a pound of gold or a pound of steel?
A pound of steel.
An ounce of gold weighs MORE than an ounce of butter but a pound of gold weighs LESS than a pound of butter?
no
Which weighs more a pound of gold or pound of cotton?
A pound of gold weighs the same as a pound of cotton. The difference lies in the density and volume of the two materials. Gold is denser and takes up less space, making it more valuable by weight compared to cotton.
What weighs more gold or silver?
The density of gold is 19.3 g/cm^3 while the density of silver is 10.5 g/cm^3. Therefore gold is more dense than silver, so gold weighs more than an equal volume of silver.
Which one is heavier gold or silver?
Gold is heavier than silver. Gold has a higher density than silver, meaning that a given volume of gold weighs more than the same volume of silver.
Is silver heavier than gold?
No, gold is heavier than silver. Gold has a higher density than silver, which means that for the same volume, gold will weigh more than silver.
What is heavier on a balance beam scale 1 pound of lead or 1 pound of gold?
the lead clearly weighs more...
Who weighs more a 200 pound man or a 150 pound woman?
A 200 pound man weighs more.
How many pounds does a gold medal weigh?
It depends on the type of pound you are referring to. Gold and other precious metals are weighed in Troy Ounces. A Troy pound of gold contains 12 Troy ounces of gold. A Troy Ounce is about 1.1 normal ounces. A pound of gold in the standard measuring system (avoirdupois) will weigh about 13.2 ounces. So, an ounce of gold (troy) weighs more than an ounce of feathers (avoirdupois). But a pound of gold (troy) weighs less than a pound of feathers (avoirdupois).
Which weighs more pound of cheese or pound of feathers?
Each weighs a pound so neither weights more than the other..
