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Why is a wedge shaped like that?
A wedge, or inclined plane, is one of the simplest tools on Earth. Its purpose is to lift an object or separate two parts of an object by converting force directed at the object laterally, causing movement in the desired direction. To do this it has to be inserted between the object and the surface it is resting on, or the two parts of the object which are to be separated. Thisis best acheived by having the leading edge of the wedge as narrow as possible. Subsequent deeper insertion of the edge lifts the material higher or further apart. The sharper the angle of the wedge the easier it is t move the objects up or apart.
What are some examples of a wedge?
Examples of a wedge would include items like an axe and a chisel. There are several types of chisels, like the cold chisel and flooring chisel. Other examples are knitting needles, a carpenter's plane, and parts of a boat are complex machines, but they are wedges, like the bow.An example of a wedge is a piece of metal or wood that is placed at the base of an open door to keep it from closing.
Is a wedge like an inclined plane?
Yes a wedge is an incline plane.
Two main parts of the Bible?
The two parts are the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Is a doorstop a wedge?
yes, because a doorstop wedges the door. So it would be a wedge.
