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Nick Anscomb | 12:35 Thu 03rd Nov 2005 | Science
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If a heavy person stands on two identical scales simualtaneously will the sum of the weights indicated be the weight of the person?
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Yes
12:55 Thu 03rd Nov 2005
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They would not need to be identical; just accurate. Balance (counter-weight) scales would probably be difficult to use due to constantly shifting weight distribution between scales.
17:26 Thu 03rd Nov 2005

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