Problem 1. Proof that a hammer and a feather have the same mass: Let h - mass of

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Problem 1. Proof that a hammer and a feather have the same mass: Let h - mass of hammer in kg Let f mass of feather in kg Let c- their combined mass in k (1) h + f = c definition of c rearrange (l rearrange (2 multiplying (2) and (3) adding (S to both sides of (4) rewriting (5) take square root of both sides of (6) add £ to both sides of (7) (3) h-c=-f (5) h2- hc 6) (h - $ ( )-(f-5)2 (7) h--=f-c (8) h=f a hammer and a feather have the same mass 2 .'. . Where is the fallacy and why is that step incorrect? Solution. The fallacy is on line LINE That step is incorrect because REASON(S)

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Equation 2 and 3 are rearranged equations soo they can't be multiplied to each other

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