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A screw is a type of simple machine. If we look closely at a screw, we see that it is really a _________ wrapped around a central core.

A) wedge
B) lever (B is incorrect)
C) fulcrum
D) inclined plane

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D. Inclined Plane I think but I'm not sure though
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I believe the answer in an inclined plane, because the ridge running along the sides run up the core. (Also, the other two answers are incorrect, so process of elimination)
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