Question

choose the correct answer Screwdriver belongs to
Category of simple machines​

Answer 1

A screwdriver can either belongs to a lever or a wheel and axle category of simple machines depending on how it is used.

Explanation:

• The device which applies a force is called a simple machine.

• Simple machines use some type of leverage to increase the amount of force applied by a simple motion.

• Simple machines has six categories such as lever, pulley, wedge, screw, wheel and axle, and inclined plane.

• When a screwdriver is turning a screw, it is working as wheel and axle.

• When a screwdriver is used to pry up something, such as the lid of a paint can, it is being used as a lever.