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What are the spiral cuts or curves that we see on a screw called?


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Moores

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String

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Grooves

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Axle

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Solution

The correct option is C

Grooves


The spiral cuts or curves that we see on a screw are called grooves. The grooves act as a force multiplier, reducing the force needed to penetrate objects. They converts rotational motion of screw to linear motion to penetrate objects.


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