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Which of the following is true about the penny system for nails?
Which of the following is true about the penny system for nails?
- The penny system refers to the price of nails in Roman times.
- The penny system refers to the diameter of the nails.
- The penny number refers to the cost for 100 nails of a particular size.
- The penny number represents the length of the nails. (correct)
What is the length of a 10d nail?
What is the length of a 10d nail?
- 2 1/2 inches (correct)
- 2 inches
- 3 1/2 inches
- 3 inches
What does the 'd' in the English penny represent?
What does the 'd' in the English penny represent?
- Diameter
- Decimal
- Denarius (correct)
- Dollar
Which metal is commonly used for construction nails?
Which metal is commonly used for construction nails?
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Which type of coating is commonly used on construction nails to act as a lubricant when driving the nail?
Which type of coating is commonly used on construction nails to act as a lubricant when driving the nail?
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What is the purpose of galvanizing or hot-dipping nails with zinc?
What is the purpose of galvanizing or hot-dipping nails with zinc?
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