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Alenkinab [10]
3 years ago
13

Why is a wedge one of the least efficient simple machines

Physics
1 answer:
dmitriy555 [2]3 years ago
5 0
The wedge is an adaptation of the inclined plane. It can be used to raise a heavy load over a short distance or to split a log. The ideal mechanical advantage (IMA) of a wedge depends on the angle of the thin end. The smaller the angle, the less the force required to move the wedge a given distance through, say, a log.
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