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The unit "troy ounce" is often used for precious metals

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QUESTION:

The unit "troy ounce" is often used for precious metals such as gold (Au) and platinum (Pt).

(1 troy ounce = 31.103 g.)

(a) A gold coin weighs 2.41 troy ounces. Calculate its mass in grams.

(b) Is a troy ounce heavier or lighter than an ounce? (1 lb = 16 oz; 1 lb = 453.6 g.)

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QUESTION:

The unit "troy ounce" is often used for precious metals such as gold (Au) and platinum (Pt).

(1 troy ounce = 31.103 g.)

(a) A gold coin weighs 2.41 troy ounces. Calculate its mass in grams.

(b) Is a troy ounce heavier or lighter than an ounce? (1 lb = 16 oz; 1 lb = 453.6 g.)

ANSWER:

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(a) Here we have to calculate the mass of gold in gram.

 Given:

Weight of gold coin = 2.41 troy ounces

It is known that 1 troy ounce = 31.103 g, then 1 g =

 

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