A screw with a fine thread, many turns per inch, compared to one with a coarse thread requires
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Correct answer to question 167 (Mechanical Comprehension): less force to turn but more turns to drive it the same distance
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A screw is essentially an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder; a fine thread has a gentler slope, needing less force per turn but more turns overall.
Updated: November 2026
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