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a wedge is a triangular shaped object thinner at the tip then the back, therefore since an ax is shaped the same way and acts the same, an ax is a wedge

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An axe is what simple machine?

The axe is a wedge, so it is a form of inclined plane.


What ways to uses 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.


When using an axe to cut wood the head of the axe acts as a .?

wedge


When using an axe to cut wood the head of the axe acts as a?

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Does an axe involve a wedge?

Yes


A device that uses a wedge?

axe, or knife


What type of a simple machine is a axe?

Wedge


What type of simple machine is a axe blade?

An axe blade is a type of wedge, which is a simple machine used for splitting or cutting materials by pushing them apart.


What kind of simple machine is an axe head?

An axe head is a type of wedge, which is a type of simple machine. The sharp edge of the axe head concentrates force over a small area, making it easier to split wood by applying a strong downward force.


What type of simple machine is the axe?

The axe is a type of simple machine known as a wedge. The sharp edge of the axe concentrates force to split wood or other materials when it is struck.


What type of simple machine is found on the head o an ax?

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.


What problem could a person use a wedge to solve?

Splitting wood - an axe head is a wedge.