Question: A U.S. quarter is 15/16 in. in diameter and is about 1/16 in. thick. Assuming copper costs about $1.10 per pound and nickel costs about

A U.S. quarter is 15/16 in. in diameter and is about 1/16 in. thick. Assuming copper costs about $1.10 per pound and nickel costs about $4.10 per pound, compare the material cost in a composite quarter versus a quarter made entirely from nickel.

Step by Step Solution

3.33 Rating (162 Votes )

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock

In a quarter the thickness and hence the volume ratio is 16 Ni 23 Cu 16 Ni The volum... View full answer

blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Document Format (1 attachment)

Word file Icon

814-P-M-S (1431).docx

120 KBs Word File

Students Have Also Explored These Related Mechanics Questions!