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Old 01-12-21, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by mstateglfr
I used this example last week at dinner and my 10yo argued over and over that the bricks are heavier. My 14yo was losing her mind with frustration.

Finally after I explained it for 8th time, my 10yo said 'ok yes I know they weigh the same, but they are different and tthe bricks will feel heavier when they hit me.'
Couldn't really argue with that.
Your kid had simply moved on to a consideration of density.
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