On a 1" bolt with 10 threads per inch, how far does the nut move after being turned 6 complete turns?

To determine how far the nut moves after being turned 6 complete turns on a 1-inch bolt with 10 threads per inch, it is essential to understand the relationship between the threads and the movement of the nut.

The bolt has 10 threads per inch, which means that for every complete turn of the nut (or bolt), it will move one-tenth of an inch, because each thread represents a linear distance of 1/10 of an inch (or 0.1 inches). Consequently, if the nut is turned 6 complete turns, it will move 6 times the movement per turn.

Calculating this involves multiplying the movement per turn (0.1 inches) by the number of turns (6):

0.1 inches/turn * 6 turns = 0.6 inches.

This means that after being turned 6 complete turns, the nut moves a total of 0.6 inches, making this the correct answer. Understanding how the thread count translates into linear movement is crucial for solving similar problems effectively.