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A matchbox-sized piece of pure gold can be rolled to the size of a tennis court due to its malleability.

The claim that a matchbox-sized piece of pure gold can be rolled out to the size of a tennis court due to its malleability is supported by evidence confirming gold's exceptional malleability. Gold is recognized as the most malleable metal, with even a single gram capable of being hammered into a thin sheet of one square meter. Sources confirm that an ounce of gold can be extended into a significantly large sheet, supporting the claim's premise.

March 29, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed

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A piece of pure gold the size of a matchbox can be rolled out to the size of a tennis court.
Gold is extremely malleable, capable of being hammered into a thin film covering 1 square meter from just 1 gram. While the exact dimensions may vary, multiple sources confirm the exceptional malleability of gold. Therefore, the claim that a matchbox-sized piece of pure gold can be extended to a large area, such as a tennis court, aligns with these properties.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 90
Web Consensus Weight 50
Source Quality Score 85
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 85
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 81
Evidence Summary Multiple sources confirm gold's exceptional malleability.

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