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Pulleys and Inclined Planes Quick Check
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Which advantage does a screw have over a nail? (1 point)
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A screw is pushed through a shorter distance.
A screw is pushed through a shorter distance.
A screw can be inserted with less force than a nail.
A screw can be inserted with less force than a nail.
A screw is able to reduce the total amount of work needed.
A screw is able to reduce the total amount of work needed.
A screw allows the force to be applied in a more convenient direction.
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Which advantage does a screw have over a nail? (1 point)
Responses
A screw is pushed through a shorter distance.
A screw is pushed through a shorter distance.
A screw can be inserted with less force than a nail.
A screw can be inserted with less force than a nail.
A screw is able to reduce the total amount of work needed.
A screw is able to reduce the total amount of work needed.
A screw allows the force to be applied in a more convenient direction.
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GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**A screw can be inserted with less force than a nail.**
Screws have threads that allow them to grip material better, which means they can be driven into materials with less force compared to nails that only rely on friction and the force of impact.
**A screw can be inserted with less force than a nail.**
Screws have threads that allow them to grip material better, which means they can be driven into materials with less force compared to nails that only rely on friction and the force of impact.