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Which would be harder to move: a kilogram of feathers or a kilogram of bricks? Explain your answer.

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Answer:

The kilogram (kg) is the SI unit for mass. Not weight.

So when you say « heavier » and mention kg, I would assume you’re talking about mass.

The mass of 1 kg of feathers and 1 kg ok bricks are identical.

And if you want an answer to your question comparing the weight on Earth of those 2 items, in vacuum of one kilogram of feathers would have exactly the same weight as one kilogram of bricks.

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Hope this helps! <3

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