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Old 08-25-05, 06:58 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Thats an easy lab. If you are timed, then i have absolutly no clue. But otherwise.

Solution 1
If the number of pennies in the 26 canisters are 1,2,3,4,5...26. (Every number from 1-26 is included and is only used once)Then measure them all and plug in the numbers (Too easy....Hmmm)

Solution 2
Totally Random Number of Pennies
Measure them out, Find the 2 that are the closest in weight. Subtract the heavier one to the lighter one, Bing!!! The weight of the Penny

Solution 3
CHEAT
Measure out a penny now. A canister would probably count as the weight of 2 pennys, 3 if you have the cap on.
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