Wedge Simple Machine

A wedge is a _________ shaped object

• Triangular
• Circular
• Cube
• Apple

A doorstop is a wedge.

• True

• False

A tooth is a wedge.

• True

• False

A shovel is a wedge

• True

• False

A wedge is made up of 2 _________________ .

• Incline planes

• pulleys

• wheels and axles

• Screws

Which of these wedges are used to push things apart?

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Which of these wedges are used to hold things in place?

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Wedges are used to push things apart or to hold them in place.

• True

• False

When force is applied to the back of a wedge, the output force is ___________________ to the input force.

• perpendicular

• diagonal

• vertical

Is a push pin a wedge?

• Yes

• No