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Subject: General Physics

Wedge

A wedge is a type of simple machine that is used to separate or lift objects. It is made up of two inclined planes that are joined together at a sharp angle. When we push a wedge into an object, the inclined planes force the object apart.

Mechanical Advantage (MA)

The MA of a wedge is the ratio of the force applied to the wedge to the force required to split or separate the object. The MA of a wedge is greater than one because it allows you to apply a smaller force over a greater distance to move an object a greater distance. MA = length of wedge divided by the thickness of wedge.

Input force

A wedge is a simple machine that is used to split or lift objects apart. The input force applied to a wedge is spread over a larger surface area, resulting in an increased output force. Input force can be measured in units such as Newtons, and its magnitude can affect the resulting motion of an object.

Output force

The output force is the force that is exerted on the object being split or lifted. The output force is greater than the input force because the wedge allows the force to be spread over a larger surface area.

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Wedge

A wedge is a type of simple machine that is used to separate or lift objects. It is made up of two inclined planes that are joined together at a sharp angle. When we push a wedge into an object, the inclined planes force the object apart.

Mechanical Advantage (MA)

The MA of a wedge is the ratio of the force applied to the wedge to the force required to split or separate the object. The MA of a wedge is greater than one because it allows you to apply a smaller force over a greater distance to move an object a greater distance. MA = length of wedge divided by the thickness of wedge.

Input force

A wedge is a simple machine that is used to split or lift objects apart. The input force applied to a wedge is spread over a larger surface area, resulting in an increased output force. Input force can be measured in units such as Newtons, and its magnitude can affect the resulting motion of an object.

Output force

The output force is the force that is exerted on the object being split or lifted. The output force is greater than the input force because the wedge allows the force to be spread over a larger surface area.

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