What is the difference between a troy ounce and an avoirdupois ounce?

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A troy ounce is 1/12 of a troy pound and 480 grains. An avoirdupois ounce is 1/16th of an avoirdupois pound and 437.5 grains.

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A. 10 B. 50 C. 100 D. 125

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A) conduction B) convection C) radiation D) evaporation

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