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Explain a wedge and give 3 examples.

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Answer: A wedge is basically an incline plane. Often portable used for many purposes

Explanation: A wedge is a double inclined plane such that the two sloping surfaces taper to form either a sharp edge or a pointed edge. For example, a knife, an axe etc.

In a few cases, the number of inclined planes used can be more than two as well. In such cases, the sloping surfaces generally taper to form either a very sharp or a pointed edge to split or pierce materials. For example, pins, nails etc.

The front end of a boat is shaped like a wedge so that it can easily cut across the flowing water.

The wedge works on the principle of an inclined plane.

The Door Stop Is an example of one,

A Knife is a very thin wedge because it slices through objects

Chisels are used to dig into stone and chip away at it to create sculptures.

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