The most important function of a washer is to provide bearing area and washers are normally specified by their hole diameters. The diameter of washer as compared to the nut is__________________?

Correct answer: A. More

  • A. More
  • B. Less
  • C. Same
  • D. More but less than the diameter of bolt

Explanation

A washer spreads the nut load over a larger bearing area, so its outside diameter must be greater than the nut's bearing dimension. Its hole is sized to fit the bolt, while its outer diameter provides the load-spreading area.

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