Suppose a Swiss Bank bought 1, 000 kg of gold in Ecuador (Republic of the Equator) and for secure shipment mounted it on an electronic scale, which showed 1, 000 kg exactly. What will be the reading of the same scale upon arrival to Boston (42.4◦ latitude)?

Suppose a Swiss Bank bought 1, 000 kg of gold in Ecuador (Republic of the Equator) and for secure shipment mounted it on an electronic scale, which showed 1, 000 kg exactly. What will be the reading of the same scale upon arrival to Boston (42.4◦ latitude)?

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Chapter1: Units And Measurement

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