Asked by BAMBSMAN
Which advantage does a screw have over a nail? (1 point)
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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 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.
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A screw can be inserted with less force than a nail.
Explanation: a screw provides mechanical advantage (like an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder), so you need less input force though you must turn it many times (greater distance).
Explanation: a screw provides mechanical advantage (like an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder), so you need less input force though you must turn it many times (greater distance).
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