The ax is a wedge.
wedge
Yes, it is a wedge, a simple machine.
An axe is an example of the simple machine class known as a wedge
leverwedge (a special case of the inclined plane)
The simple machine found on the head of an ax is a wedge, which is used to split wood by applying concentrated force to a small surface area. This allows the user to create a splitting action with less effort.
The axe is a wedge, so it is a form of inclined plane.
The axe head is a wedge, which is really two inclined planes. The handle is a lever with the fulcrum at the base, load at the end (the head) and force somewhere in between depending on where you place you're hands.
Axe head splitting wood is an example of a wedge, a simple machine that allows force to be applied in a concentrated area to split objects.
The axe blade is in the form of a wedge, and it is attached to the axe handle which is a type of lever.
Yes, an axe is a simple machine. The axehead is called a wedge, or two incline planes put together to make a sharp edge.
a lever and a wedge make up an ax...............
An airplane is not a simple machine. A lever is a simple machine. A wheel is a simple machine. Any machine that can be described by a mathematical formula is a simple machine.