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Unread 06-01-2008, 23:18
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Re: Trackballs

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Originally Posted by Don Rotolo View Post
1.5 pounds? To clarify, are you trying to tell me that you calculated the weight of about 20 cubic feet of air as being 24 ounces?

That's off by several orders of magnitude. That doesn't even pass the 'reasonable' test.

Don
Don,

The answer is quite near correct. actually 22.4 cubic feet of air weighs about 28.8 oz if you assume an 80/20 mix of Nitrogen/Oxygen...

You may wish to clarify or rescind your criticism on this point...

Mike
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