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There is a big difference between a pound of gold and a pound of feathers.
Gold is measured in Troy ounces and pounds
Feathers are measured in Avoirdupois ounces and pounds.
These units are different! they will not weigh the same! This is my
introduction to my students why it is important to understand units.