Mechanical advantage of a screw
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The use of simple machines such as screws, wedges, and levers can help save energy, and the measure of this energy is referred to as the mechanical advantage. A screw is one of these simple machines, and it is characterized by helical ridges and a head. The helical ridges are known as threads. Use this online calculator to determine the mechanical advantage of a screw.
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Where:
- MA = Mechanical Advantage
- d = Diameter of Screw
- l = Distance Between the Threads
The mechanical advantage of a screw is determined by two components: the pitch and the radius. The pitch is the distance between adjacent threads.