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Wedges
Simple Machines: Wedges
Question | Answer |
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inclined plane | remains stationary |
wedge | the name of any object with at least one slanting side, ending in a sharp edge, which cuts material apart |
nail | example of a wedge |
ideal mechanical advantage | determined by dividing the length of the incline by the width of the wedge at its thickest point |
double wedge | two inclined planes put back-to-back |
the wedge is a modification of the... | inclined plane |
there are two major___between inclined planes and wedges | differences |
the sharper the edge of the wedge, the less effort is needed to overcome... | resistance |
the effort applied___to the slope of an inclined plane, while the effort force is applied to the___edge(height) of the wedge | parallel, vertical |
what does IMA stand for | ideal mechanical advantage |
what is an example of a modified incline plane | wedge |