Which is the most common shape of a nut?

Which is the most common shape of a nut? Correct Answer Hexagonal

Explanation:

Nut

  • A nut is a type of fastener with a threaded hole.

Hexagonal nut

  • Hexagonal nuts are one of the most common nuts available and are used with bolts, screws, studs, and on any other fastener that has machine screw threads.
  • Hexagonal nut have six sides. 
  • The right-handed standard threads are present on inner side.
  • The nut size refers to its nominal thread diameter.  

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Square nut

  • As the name indicates a square nut has four sides.
  • Square nuts are use when frequent tightening and loosening of nuts are expected.

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