Aim: How is an inclined plane

modified to create a wedge?

Objective: To explain how the wedge makes work easier.

Aim: How is an inclined plane modified to create a wedge?
Aim: How is an inclined plane modified to create a wedge?
Aim: How is an inclined plane modified to create a wedge?
Wedge
- A is a simple machine used for:
a) Separating or splitting
b) as a holding device
- Composed of 1 or 2 inclined planes
- The material remains in place while the wedge
(inclined plane) moves through it.
Aim: How is an inclined plane modified to create a wedge?
- Wedges change the
direction of an applied force.
- When force is applied
downward on a wedge, it
distributes the force outward
in two directions, separating
a material.
- Wedges increase force.
Aim: How is an inclined plane modified to create a wedge?
Aim: How is an inclined plane modified to create a wedge?
Aim: How is an inclined plane modified to create a wedge?
Aim: How is an inclined plane modified to create a wedge?
Aim: How is an inclined plane modified to create a wedge?
Aim: How is an inclined plane modified to create a wedge?
IMA of a wedge
Divide length of either slope by the thickness of
the larger end.
IMA =
Length of sIope
______________
Maximum thickness
Summary Questions:
1. Wedges as holding device:
Ex.
2. Wedges used for splitting:
Ex.
3. What is the MA of a 3 inch thick ax and a
blade that is 12 inches long?