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Physical Science

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Energy: Energy Conversion

Wedge

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Wedge

A wedge is a simple machine that helps us split, cut, or hold things apart by turning a force you apply into a force that pushes outward. You’ve probably seen wedges in action—knives, axes, nails, and even doorstops are all examples. These tools work by focusing your effort on a small area...

Transcript

A wedge is a simple machine that helps you cut, split, or push things apart using less effort.

It looks like two slanted sides joined at a thin, sharp edge, like a doorstop or a knife blade.

When you press or push on the thick end of a wedge, it sends the force down its slanted sides.

This force moves sideways, helping the wedg...

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