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A screw is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder.

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How is a screw same as an inclined plane?

A screw is an inclined plane wrapped around an axis.


What is the simple machine that developed into drill bits?

A screw would fit this description. Although it should be noted that from a geometric standpoint a screw may be considered as an inclined plane (another simple machine) wrapped around a cylinder.


What two simple machines are made up of inclined plane?

An inclined plane is a fundamental simple machine that can be used to create two other simple machines: the wedge and the screw. A wedge consists of two inclined planes joined together, allowing it to split or lift objects, while a screw is essentially an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, which converts rotational motion into linear motion for fastening or lifting. Both utilize the principles of the inclined plane to reduce the amount of force needed to perform work.


What are three simple machines that represent variations of an inclined plane?

Three simple machines that represent variations of an inclined plane are the ramp, the wedge, and the screw. A ramp allows objects to be raised or lowered with less effort by providing a sloped surface. A wedge, which is essentially two inclined planes back-to-back, can split or lift objects apart. The screw can be viewed as an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, converting rotational motion into linear movement, facilitating tasks like lifting or holding materials together.


What kind of simple machine is a nut and bolt?

They are types of screws which are actually inclined planes that curve around the outside of a rod and the interior of a cylinder. Instead of anchoring into a surface, a bolt passes through a hole and is locked in place by the nut. At its most basic, it is an inclined plane. That inclined plane formed by the threads of the bolt is wrapped around an axle and the nut provides a mechanical advantage by being a lever (The force arm is the nut's radius). The lever can be extended (a wrench) to provide greater mechanical advantage.