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∙ 11y agoWhile a wedge and an inclined plane are not the same things, a wedge is a type of inclined plane. However, not all inclined planes are considered to be wedges.
Yes a wedge is an incline plane.
A wedge is used to 'push' something apart such as wood. An inclined plane is basically a ramp.
Yes , a wedge is also an inclined plane because they both are a block of wood cut in half going downward .
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While a wedge and an inclined plane are not the same things, a wedge is a type of inclined plane. However, not all inclined planes are considered to be wedges.
Both an inclined plane and a wedge are simple machines that reduce the amount of force needed to move an object by increasing the distance over which the force is applied. The main difference is that an inclined plane is usually a flat surface that is angled, while a wedge is two inclined planes placed back to back.
A wedge and a lever.
Lay the wedge down and look at it. Sure enuff it is an inclined plane!
Yes a wedge is an incline plane.
There is a difference between both of them. The inclined plane can help move an object up or down. A wedge can help to cut or split things apart. They look very similar but are used for different things.
A knife is neither a lever nor an inclined plane. It is a simple machine called a wedge.
A wedge is 2 inclined planes, back to back.
A wedge is 2 inclined planes, back to back.
A wedge is 2 inclined planes, back to back.
They both have a sloping side. A wedge has 2 sloping sides, but an inclined plane has only1.
A wedge is used to 'push' something apart such as wood. An inclined plane is basically a ramp.