In the tapping screw dimension "6-20 × 1/2 type AB, slotted hex," the term 20 indicates the ____.
A) length
B) number of threads per inch
C) thread diameter
D) head diameter

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The term "20" in the tapping screw dimension indicates the number of threads per inch. This is a standard way to specify the thread density or pitch in screws, where a higher number means finer threads.

In the Tapping Screw Dimension "6-20 × 1/2 Type AB