Q. Which has more mass a pound of feathers or a pound of lead?
Answer: Neither a pound of feathers nor a pound of lead is heavier because their masses are both equal to one pound. However, the lead has a much greater density since the volume of one pound of lead would be much less than the volume of pound of feathers. The mass of an object is a physical property.
Q. Which weighs more 100 pounds of feathers or 100 pounds of sand?
Originally Answered: Which is heavier 100 pound of rocks or 100 pound of feather? Both are equal. 100 pound is 100 pound, independent of matter. Of course, quantity of feather will be more than that of other.
Q. How much does cotton cost in 2021?
Recent Contracts
| Last | Chg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton No. 2 Jul 2021 | 84.10¢ | -0.11 |
| Cotton #2 (IFUS $/lbs) Front Month | 84.10¢ | -0.11 |
| Cotton No. 2 Oct 2021 | 85.05¢ | 0.21 |
| Cotton No. 2 Dec 2021 | 85.00¢ | -0.04 |
Q. How much do cotton bales weigh?
Gin Universal Density Bale*
| Gin Universal Density Bale* | ||
|---|---|---|
| Approximate Values | Units | |
| Net Weight | 500 pounds | 226.8 kg |
| Length | 54-55 inches | 1.37-1.40 m |
| Width | 20-21 inches | 0.51-.53 m |
Q. How heavy is a hay bale?
between 40 and 75 pounds
Q. How many pounds is a bale?
480
Q. How much do farmers get paid for cotton?
In the 1990 calendar year, a U.S. cotton farmer received an average price of 64.83 cents per one pound of upland cotton….Cotton price received by U.S. farmers from 1990 to 2018 (in U.S. cents per pound)*
| Characteristic | Price per pound in U.S. cents |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 86.85 |
| 2017 | 84.48 |
| 2016 | 64.7 |
| 2015 | 61.49 |
Q. How many times can you harvest cotton in a year?
Cotton is mostly plant the seed in the spring, harvest in the fall. One seed a year, usually no replanted until the next season. That is usually dependent on the weather.
Q. Why is it illegal to grow cotton in your garden?
Cotton is Illegal to Grow in Some US States In states where cotton is a cash crop, growing it in your backyard can be illegal to grow cotton in your backyard. This is thanks to a little beetle called Boll Weevil, or more accurately the Boll Weevil eradication programs.
Q. Is Cotton hard to harvest?
Commercial cotton is machine harvested, and even that is pretty arduous work. Hand harvesting cotton on a small homestead can also be quite difficult.
Q. Is it illegal to pick cotton?
Growing cotton in your garden is illegal in the states that consider it a cash crop. This is due to the Boll Weevil Eradication Program.
Q. Can I grow cotton in my backyard?
Cotton is a wonderful plant. Not only does it look great in your garden, but it produces fiber that you can spin for thread or yarn and make clothes with. You will need a long growing season, fertile soil, and adequate moisture, plus plenty of heat, particularly later in the season.
