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Wedges
Simple Machines: Wedges
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |