Really stupid question about either physics, math or philosophy...

[Zebra]

@Sapo

I have a comment about them pigeons. Is this the place to post it?

Jetliners do have a big open window during flight. The cabin is pressurized but not airtight. So I guess flying pigeons would decrease the weight of the plane.

Will this reach the almighty ears, or do I need to post this elsewhere?

It should go in “Comments” forum.

[Zebra]

Basically the pack can not be held twice. It should not be counted twice. One pack, held by one person, only counts as one.

[spingears]

@WhyNot

Situation: I have a 20 pound toddler. She has a 2 pound backpack. If she wears the backpack, she’s bearing a load of 2 pounds, right? If I then pick her up, I’m bearing 22 pounds (20 pound kidlet + 2 pound backpack), so altogether we’re carrying 24 pounds. But, of course, we aren’t. So “where” did the “extra” 2 pounds come from,

It did NOT come from anywhere nor somewhere!

Surely Shirlery (aka WhyNot) you jest!
At your age you must be “Winding us up.”