Mechanical Comprehension · Question 82

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A screw with finer threads, meaning more turns per inch, provides

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Correct answer to question 82 (Mechanical Comprehension): greater mechanical advantage but slower travel

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Finer threads mean a gentler ramp, so each turn advances the screw less and multiplies force more. That is why a precision jack has fine threads and a quick clamp has coarse ones.

Updated: November 2026

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