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Is the shovel a wedge?
Yes, a shovel can be considered a wedge because it has a sharp edge that is used to cut through soil or other materials. The shape of the shovel's head is designed to help separate and move material easily.
What r 2 simple machines on a shovel?
wedge and lever
Is shovel a compound machine?
No, it is a simple machine in the form of a wedge.
Shovel is a compound of what simple machines?
wedge and a lever and other stuff
Is a shovel a screw?
No. In terms of scientific classification of tools, it would be a wedge and possible a lever. A screw is basically a ramp that is in rolled form.
Is a thumb tack a wedge?
It could be considered a wedge since it forces something apart as it advances. If you were attempting to categorize it as one of several simple machines in an academic setting it would be a wedge.
Is a shovel an example of a lever?
Yes, it is can be used as lever and also as a wedge in its categorization as a simple machine.
Is an ax considered a wedge?
Yes, it is a wedge, a simple machine.
Why is a shovel a simple machine?
A shovel is a lever. it has a handle, and one hand sets a fulcrum with the load set opposite the hand that is not the fulcrum. It might be argued that the leading edge of the shovel is a wedge making your shovel a compound machine, but that's cutting things fine.
What are some examples of wedges in a playground?
Usually, on a wooden playground, there are nails. Nails are a rounded up type of wedge.
What simple machines make up shovel?
There are four simple machines used to make the compound machine known as the lawn mower. These simple machines are the wheel and axle, the screw, the lever, and the wedge.
Is a shovel a inclined planeleverpullywheel and axle wedge or screw?
A shovel primarily functions as a lever. The handle acts as the lever arm, allowing the user to lift and move soil or other materials with the blade acting as the load. While some shovels may incorporate elements of other simple machines, such as a wedge shape for cutting into the ground, its main operation is based on leverage.
