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The wedge is one of the six simple machines and may have been the first or second developed (along with the Lever. When early humans made scrapers, axes and knives from stone, they were making a wedge.
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When was the wedge invented?
The inventor of the wedge is unknown
Why is the wedge V shaped?
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.
What kind of a simple machine is a nail?
A wedge
Are pliers a wedge and a lever?
Yes, Pliers & Wedge are levers.
How is a saw a wedge?
A saw is not a wedge, it's a cutting tool.
What is a u wedge?
Utility wedge. Similar to a gap wedge or approach wedge.
Are Teeth and boat are examples of which simple machine?
It is a wedge.
Is hammer a wedge?
No, a hammer is not a wedge ! When did you last wedge anything with a hammer ..
Is a screwdriver a lever or wedge?
It's a wedge
What is the difference between a Nike Slingshot pitching wedge and the approach wedge?
The Loft. The approach wedge "A" is lofted between the pitching wedge "P" and the sand wedge "S"
What is the meaning of wedge in cooking?
It is an expression that describes the shape into which something is cut. A potato wedge, an apple wedge, a fruit wedge, a cheese wedge, and other examples are possible.
What is wedge like in prehistoric?
wedge
What kind of simple machine is needle?
A wedge, or rather, a combination of an infinite number of wedges arranged in a circle.
What is the birth name of Chris Wedge?
Chris Wedge's birth name is Christian Wedge.
Who invented the coffee head wedge?
The coffee Head Wedge is an improvement of the hot paper cup sleeve insulating paper. Manos Papanikolaou invented how the paper sleeve stay on the hot paper cup with out falling off. He has been awarded with the highest award 2012 in Hong Kong by the Innovation and Technology Commission Government Department, for the new environmentally friendly improvement invention, the ''Coffee Head Wedge'' see details: coffeeheadwedge.com
What is the function of a wedge?
1. Use a wood wedge under a door to keep it open. 2. Use a metal wedge in a wooden axe handle to keep the axe firmly attached to the axe. 3. Use a metal wedge to split logs for firewood.
Involve a wedge?
There are many items in everyday life that involve a wedge. A spatula for cooking is a wedge, a door stopper is a wedge used to stop the door, and a knife use to chop vegetables is a wedge.
