Pulleys and Inclined Planes Quick Check
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Question
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 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.
A screw allows the force to be applied in a more convenient direction.
A screw can be inserted with less force than a nail.
A screw can be inserted with less force than a nail.
1 answer
The correct response is:
A screw can be inserted with less force than a nail.
Screws have threads that provide mechanical advantage, allowing them to be driven into materials with less force compared to nails, which primarily rely on being hammered in.
