Friday 11th August 2023
    Difficulty: Hard

    The FFF system (Quiz #266)

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    The furlong–firkin–fortnight (FFF) system is a humorous system of units based on unusual or impractical measurements.

    1. In the FFF System, the unit of length is the furlong and the unit of time is the fortnight. The unit of mass is a firkin (a 9 gallon barrel) of water. How much does this weigh in more conventional units?

    2. Which of these is roughly equal to 1.2 seconds?

    3. In the FFF System, what is the foot-fathom used to measure?

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