Differentiate between the following.
Wedge and inclined plane

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Inclined plane Wedge
1. An inclined plane is a rigid sloping surface on which load can be pushed up or pulled up to reach the raised platform.
1. A wedge is a simple machine with two planes that meet at a sharp edge.
2. It is made up of a single inclined surface. 2. It is made up of two inclined surfaces that are connected to the edge point.
3. Examples of inclined planes include driving a vehicle onto an elevated platform, roads in hilly areas, and slides in parks, and staircases.
3. Knife and ax are examples of wedges.

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Inclined plane	Wedge
1. An inclined plane is a rigid sloping surface on which load can be pushed up or pulled up to reach the raised platform.	1. A wedge is a simple machine with two planes that meet at a sharp edge.
2. It is made up of a single inclined surface.	2. It is made up of two inclined surfaces that are connected to the edge point.
3. Examples of inclined planes include driving a vehicle onto an elevated platform, roads in hilly areas, and slides in parks, and staircases.	3. Knife and ax are examples of wedges.