There's been a few designs using wedges, but most are based around levers.
I guess one could say that mechanical disc brakes use a wedge action, but i'd rather call it an inclined plane. Hydraulic brakes of course rely on hydraulics.
A wedge is a simple machine. A bike is not considered a simple machine because it is composed of many complex systems working together to enable motion.
Yes, a wedge can break rock by exerting force along a narrow edge to split the rock apart. The wedge is driven into the rock using a hammer or other tool to create enough pressure to cause the rock to fracture.
The wedge is V shaped to make the shape of a wedge. The definition of a wedge is a gap between two spaces, thereby causing the V in wedge design. The v shape of the wedge was also used as a military strategy to break through enemy lines.
yes, the tooth is a wedge. a wedge is basically 2 or more inclined planes that meet in a sharp point and break through objects or materials. So, if you think closely, out teeth have inclined planes that come and meet in a reasonably sharp point and break through the food...Grade 8 science btw
Wedges are used to lift, tighten, spread, or even break..depending on the application.
If the bike has a quill stem, then there is a wedge at the bottom of it to lock the stem into the fork. There are also rare seat posts which use a wedge at the bottom as opposed to the regular seat post clamp. Even rarer are brakes who are activated by a wedge being moved to bring the brake arms together. Old cranks may use a special type of wedge called a cotter to lock the crank to the bottom bracket spindle.
The wedge splits things apart best when it meets resistance, such as a material that it cannot easily move through. The sharp point of the wedge concentrates force, making it easier to penetrate and break apart objects.
Your teeth work like a wedge by exerting force to break and crush food into smaller pieces. The sharp edges of your teeth act as the wedge, making it easier to tear and chew food during the initial stages of digestion. This process helps increase the surface area of food particles, enabling enzymes in your saliva to better break down food for further digestion.
it was used to cut things like something you cant break with you hands
Bike spokes break due to stress from weight, impact, or improper tension. To prevent it, regularly check and adjust spoke tension, avoid overloading the bike, and ride on smooth surfaces.
Teeth have a wedge shape that helps them to break down food by exerting force on it, splitting it apart. The sharp edge of the teeth acts as a wedge to cut through food when we chew. This wedge shape helps in the initial breakdown of food for digestion.
"Bike" (short for bicycle) can be a noun or a verb: Andrew often rides his bike during his lunch break. If the weather is nice, Sam likes to bike to work.