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Which advantage does a screw have over a nail? (1 point)

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While nails have more flexibility, screws have more tensile strength. Tensile strength refers to a material's ability to resist breaking under pressure. This makes screws better for projects when joined pieces are under tension or bearing weight, like porch railings or kitchen cabinetry

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a screw can hold on to what you drilling it into better because it has the swirly thing around it so rather then just straight like a nail it can hold on better

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