The table shows several characteristics of two United States coins.
US coins are roughly in the shape of cylinders. Therefore, the formula for the volume of a cylinder can be used to compare the volumes of coins. How does the combined volume of 3 pennies compare to the volume of 1 presidential dollar?
The Correct Answer and Explanation is :
It seems like you’re trying to share a table with characteristics of United States coins, but the link provided is inaccessible to me. However, I can guide you on how to approach this problem by using the formula for the volume of a cylinder.
The volume ( V ) of a cylinder is given by the formula:
[
V = \pi r^2 h
]
where:
- ( r ) is the radius of the cylinder,
- ( h ) is the height (thickness) of the cylinder,
- ( \pi ) is approximately 3.1416.
To solve this problem, we need the dimensions of the coins involved. Below are typical measurements for the coins mentioned:
- Penny:
- Diameter: 0.75 inches
- Thickness: 0.0598 inches
- Radius ( r = \frac{0.75}{2} = 0.375 ) inches
- Presidential Dollar:
- Diameter: 1.043 inches
- Thickness: 0.078 inches
- Radius ( r = \frac{1.043}{2} = 0.5215 ) inches
Now, we can calculate the volume of a single penny and a single presidential dollar.
Step 1: Volume of a Single Penny
For the penny:
- ( r = 0.375 ) inches,
- ( h = 0.0598 ) inches,
[
V_{\text{penny}} = \pi \times (0.375)^2 \times 0.0598
]
Step 2: Volume of a Single Presidential Dollar
For the presidential dollar:
- ( r = 0.5215 ) inches,
- ( h = 0.078 ) inches,
[
V_{\text{dollar}} = \pi \times (0.5215)^2 \times 0.078
]
Step 3: Compare the Volumes
Now, calculate the combined volume of 3 pennies and compare it to the volume of 1 presidential dollar.
After the calculations, you will find that the combined volume of 3 pennies is generally less than the volume of 1 presidential dollar. This is because the presidential dollar has both a larger diameter and thickness than the penny, so its volume is significantly higher.
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