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Explain how a wedge and a screw are related to the inclined plane?

A wedge is a type of inclined plane that has two inclined surfaces meeting at a sharp edge. The screw is a type of inclined plane wrapped around a cylindrical shaft. Both the wedge and the screw utilize the principle of an inclined plane to multiply force and make it easier to perform tasks like splitting wood with a wedge or holding materials together with a screw.


Compare a wedge and a screw with an inclined plane?

A wedge is made up of two inclined planes joined together to form a sharp edge, used for splitting objects apart. A screw is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, allowing it to convert rotational force into linear motion or vice versa. Both the wedge and screw are essentially variations of the inclined plane, leveraging its principle to perform different mechanical tasks efficiently.


What are the eight types of simple machines?

Eight types of simple machines are wheel & axel, pulley, lever, screw, wedge, inclined plane, gears, and screw


Is a wheelbarrow a wedge or screw?

A wheelbarrow is neither a wedge nor a screw. It is a simple machine that uses the lever principle to help lift and transport heavy loads. The wheel and axle on the wheelbarrow also help to make it easier to move loads over a distance.


What 5 examples of wedge and screw?

Wedge: Knife cutting through food, axe splitting wood, doorstop keeping a door open, chisel carving wood, teeth biting into food. Screw: Turning a screw into wood, adjusting a clamp, twisting a light bulb into a socket, tightening a lid onto a jar, adjusting the height of a chair.