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Both nickels and dimes are composed of Copper and Nickel. A dime, however, is 91.67% Copper and 8.33% Nickel, while a nickel is 75% Copper and 25% Nickel. Since Copper is a bit denser than Nickel, and a dime contains relatively more Copper, than a dime would be denser than a nickel.
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How is a dime different than nickel?
A dime is smaller than a nickel. A nickel is worth less than a dime. A dime has a ridged side, while a nickel is smooth and thicker.
What are the dimensions of a US silver dime?
Diameter: 17.9 mm Thickness: 1 mm Weight: 2.5 gm Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper Modern (1965 and later) dimes are the same thickness and diameter but weigh 2.27 gm because their copper-nickel alloy is slightly less dense than silver.
How many nickels fit into 3 dimes?
Your question should really be "How many nickels are 3 dimes worth?". A nickel is 5 cents and 3 dimes are 30 cents, which is the same as 6 nickels (30 / 6) As stated, a nickel can't "fit into" a dime because a dime is smaller than a nickel :)
What is the thickness of a dime in inches?
.045 inches or slightly less than 1/32
What two metals are less dense than mercury?
Potassium and Lithium
How is a dime different than nickel?
A dime is smaller than a nickel. A nickel is worth less than a dime. A dime has a ridged side, while a nickel is smooth and thicker.
Name 4 objects that weigh less than 1 pound?
penny, nickel, dime, quarter. That wasn't so difficult now, was it?
Which is heavier a nickel dime or quarter?
A quarter is heavier than a nickel or dime. A quarter weighs 5.67 grams, while a nickel weighs 5.00 grams and a dime weighs 2.27 grams.
Why is a dime smarter than a nickel?
The information given below is very interesting but it doesn't answer this question, which is a neat little riddle...More information about dimes and nickelsIt used to be that coins were made in an alloy close to their value. Before the nickel was introduced in 1866, the US used a small coin called a "Half Dime" which was thinner and smaller than a dime and it was struck in silver. Due to pressure from the nickel lobby, the US eventually started minting several denominations in nickel, the three cent piece in 1865 (replacing the tiny silver three cent piece) and also introducing nickel into the small cents (the Flying Eagles and the early Indian Heads) . The nickel was larger because nickel was much less expensive than silver and so you'd need a larger coin to get about the same value as the half dime. The half dime continued to circulate with the nickel until 1873 when the half-dime was discontinued.And more ...The joke is (drum roll) that a dime has twice as much "cents" (ba-DING!)
Why is a dime a smarter than a nickel?
Because it makes more cents.
Why is the penny and nickel bigger than the dime?
The size of coins is not directly related to their value. The penny and nickel are larger than the dime because they are made of different metals and were designed at different times with various considerations in mind, such as ease of use and production costs. The dime, despite being smaller, still holds a higher value than the penny and nickel.
Is ice less dense or more dense than water?
no
What is always less dense than solids?
Gases are less dense than solids.
What object is less dense than water?
A wooden block can be less dense than water.
Is water less or more dense than water?
Ice is less dense than water
Is ammonia more dense or less dense than air?
Ammonia is less dense than air at room temperature and pressure. This is why ammonia gas rises in air.
What is less dense water basalt iron or granite?
Water is less dense than any of the other materials listed.In order of density from least to highest:Water (least dense)GraniteBasaltIron (most dense)
