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Which advantage does a screw have over a nail? (1 point)
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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 able to reduce the total amount of work needed.
A screw is able to reduce the total amount of work needed.
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 pushed through a shorter distance.
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A screw can be inserted with less force than a nail.
Explanation: the threads give the screw a mechanical advantage — you apply a smaller force over a longer distance (rotations) to produce the axial force that drives the screw in. The total ideal work is the same, but the required input force is reduced.
Explanation: the threads give the screw a mechanical advantage — you apply a smaller force over a longer distance (rotations) to produce the axial force that drives the screw in. The total ideal work is the same, but the required input force is reduced.
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