Simple Machines, Wedges

Simple Machines, Wedges

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Clipart illustrations of a simple machine, wedges. Wedges are portable inclined planes thats purpose is to strike the blunt end, and converts that force into forces perpendicular to its length. They are used to split object, or hold an object in place.

Cotter
A wedge shaped piece of wood or iron used as a wedge for fastening or tightening....

Double wedge
"Two wedges have been placed toward one another underneath the weight. Equal force is applied to each wedge which raises the weight." —Quackenbos 1859...

Splitting wedge
"This wedge has the shape of two inclined planes. Its primary function is splitting or rending objects that it is pressed into. The longer the wedge, the more effective it is." —Quackenbos 1859...

Wedge
"The next simple mechanical power is the wedge. This instrument may be considered as two inclined planes, placed base to base." -Comstock 1850...

Wedge
"A wedge is a triangular prism of hard material, fitted to be driven between objects that are to be separated, or into anything that is to be split." -Avery 1895...

Wedge
"[A wedge] is simply a movable inclined plane, or two such planes united a their bases." -Avery 1895...

Wedge
"The wedge is a movable inclined plane, and is used for moving a great weight a short distance. A common method is shown here." —Hallock 1905...

Wedge
"This wedge is a movable inclined plane. Allows for raising great weights a short distance." —Quackenbos 1859...

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	Cotter A wedge shaped piece of wood or iron used as a wedge for fastening or tightening....
	Double wedge "Two wedges have been placed toward one another underneath the weight. Equal force is applied to each wedge which raises the weight." —Quackenbos 1859...
	Splitting wedge "This wedge has the shape of two inclined planes. Its primary function is splitting or rending objects that it is pressed into. The longer the wedge, the more effective it is." —Quackenbos 1859...
	Wedge "The next simple mechanical power is the wedge. This instrument may be considered as two inclined planes, placed base to base." -Comstock 1850...
	Wedge "A wedge is a triangular prism of hard material, fitted to be driven between objects that are to be separated, or into anything that is to be split." -Avery 1895...
	Wedge "[A wedge] is simply a movable inclined plane, or two such planes united a their bases." -Avery 1895...
	Wedge "The wedge is a movable inclined plane, and is used for moving a great weight a short distance. A common method is shown here." —Hallock 1905...
	Wedge "This wedge is a movable inclined plane. Allows for raising great weights a short distance." —Quackenbos 1859...