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What are the origins of the sayings 'thin edge of the wedge' and 'thin end of the wedge'?
When you begin to drive a wooden wedge under an object you are trying to lift, the major problem is getting it started: in other words, getting the 'thin end of the wedge' under the object. Once you have the thin end in place, the rest is inevitable and much easier - you keep driving the wedge until it's all the way in place. So the 'thin end of the wedge' is the difficult start of a process which will inevitably lead to something much more significant happening.
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How is a wedge a modified inclined plane?
A wedge is a modified inclined plane that is thick at one end and tapers to a thin edge at the other. It functions by converting a force applied parallel to the thick end into a force perpendicular to the thin edge, allowing it to split objects apart.
What are parts of a wedge?
two axles
Does a wedge have a fulcrum?
No, a wedge does not have a fulcrum. A wedge is a simple machine that consists of two inclined planes that meet at a thin edge, allowing it to push objects apart by applying force on one end. It does not pivot around a point like a fulcrum.
Is a sword a wedge?
No it is not but you can use it as a wedge but it is not appropriate use of a sword.
Which one has the greater mechanical advantage a thick wedge or a thin wedge?
A thick wedge has a greater mechanical advantage than a thin wedge. The mechanical advantage of a wedge is calculated by dividing the length of the slope by the thickness of the wedge. Therefore, a thicker wedge will have a larger mechanical advantage since it has a longer slope relative to its thickness.
What is an object that is tapered to a thin edge?
A knife, which is a special form of a wedge.
A is thick on one end and tapers to a thin edge at th other end?
A is a wedge.
A device that is thick at one end and tapers to a thin edge at the other end is a?
A Wedge
How is a wedge a modified inclined plane?
A wedge is a modified inclined plane that is thick at one end and tapers to a thin edge at the other. It functions by converting a force applied parallel to the thick end into a force perpendicular to the thin edge, allowing it to split objects apart.
What are parts of a wedge?
two axles
Is thick on one end and tapers to a thin edge is called?
If the object is of the same width and tapers from thick to thin, it may be a wedge.
Is a toothpick a wedge?
A wedge is a device tapering to a thin edge or point, and is used to split or pierce objects. Ice picks, nails, pins, and needles are all wedges.
Why fringes formed due to wedge shaped thin films are straight and not parabolic?
because the thickness of air film is parallel to the edge
How does a wedge function?
I am failing science so don't ask me! But I do know that when the thin edge of a wedge is put into a crack and it is pushed or hammered, it will make the crack harder.
Does a wedge have a fulcrum?
No, a wedge does not have a fulcrum. A wedge is a simple machine that consists of two inclined planes that meet at a thin edge, allowing it to push objects apart by applying force on one end. It does not pivot around a point like a fulcrum.
Is a sword a wedge?
No it is not but you can use it as a wedge but it is not appropriate use of a sword.
Which one has the greater mechanical advantage a thick wedge or a thin wedge?
A thick wedge has a greater mechanical advantage than a thin wedge. The mechanical advantage of a wedge is calculated by dividing the length of the slope by the thickness of the wedge. Therefore, a thicker wedge will have a larger mechanical advantage since it has a longer slope relative to its thickness.
