what are some examples of wedges (simple machines)
2007-03-15 06:56:00 · 5 answers · asked by fromwhereyouaree<3 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
A wedge is a simple machine shaped like an inclined plane. A wedge is actually like a moving inclined plane. An easy way to see how a wedge works is to think of it as an inclined plane standing on its narrow end. A fairly weak force, applied to the wide end of a wedge whose narrow end is being pushed into something, will send a strong force pushing out at the sides. An example would be to take a wedge of steel and bang it into the end of a log, the log will split open. We can use the wedge action to cut and shape ice and wood sculptures, clay or whatever.
A wedge may seem like a simple tool. But the wedge is very important while doing work, crafts, or at play. Yes, even play! A shovel is acting as a wedge while you're shoveling the sand or snow that you're playing in. I think you'll agree that it's a lot easier to move an object using a wedge than if it were moved by only your hands.
A knife
2007-03-15 07:00:14 · answer #1 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-22 17:14:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Examples include axes, nails and teeth. Knives, Scissors, and chisels can sometimes be used as wedges, however, they are more fundamentally cutting implements. A door stop (door wedge) can also be regarded as wedge, but its main function is to provide a friction between the door and the ground rather than to separate materials: nevertheless the friction generates a force which prevents the door from moving.
2007-03-15 07:32:42 · answer #3 · answered by korr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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what are some examples of wedges (simple machines)
2015-08-18 16:01:32 · answer #4 · answered by Jami 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obvious examples include:
Steel wedge used to split wood.
Wooden wedge used under a car or truck tire to keep the vehicle in place.
Rubber wedge used to keep a door in place.
Less obvious examples include:
The golf club: Pitching wedge
The wedge brake http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.physorg.com/newman/gfx/news/EWB_0538_1_1315425.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.physorg.com/news6781.html&h=180&w=180&sz=12&hl=en&start=79&tbnid=XwrQDLlYbelYtM:&tbnh=101&tbnw=101&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dwedge%26start%3D72%26ndsp%3D18%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26rlz%3D1T4GWYX_en___US207%26sa%3DN
And a mechanical advantage used in machines in gearing and pulley and belt transmission systems. Where a small cog is used to stop or start movement.
2007-03-15 07:30:04 · answer #5 · answered by Skeptic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Door stop.
When an axe splits a log, it cuts in but then acts as a wedge to split the log.
2007-03-15 06:59:23 · answer #6 · answered by FCabanski 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
incline plane: plot
lever:wheel barrow
screw:wood screw
wedge:knife
sorry thats all....next time i will present a full... :)
2016-01-07 00:26:34 · answer #7 · answered by Schley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to hold a door
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2015-04-28 16:56:10 · answer #8 · answered by sharif_raza 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
knives and axes. chisels and bits.
2007-03-15 06:58:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋