Differentiate between the inclined plane and wedge.

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The main points of difference between an inclined plane and a wedge are tabulated below.
Inclined plane Wedge
1. An inclined plane is a simple machine with a flat and sloping surface. 1. Two or more inclined planes when joined together form a wedge.
2. Inclined planes are used to push a load up or down. 2. A wedge is used to split an object or to hold two objects.
3. Inclined planes are at rest when in use and are motionless. 3. Wedges move and pierce through a body on the application of force.
4. Roofs, ramps, slides, etc are some of the common examples of inclined planes. 4. Knife, needle, pencil sharpener, etc are some of the common examples of wedges.

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Inclined plane	Wedge
1. An inclined plane is a simple machine with a flat and sloping surface.	1. Two or more inclined planes when joined together form a wedge.
2. Inclined planes are used to push a load up or down.	2. A wedge is used to split an object or to hold two objects.
3. Inclined planes are at rest when in use and are motionless.	3. Wedges move and pierce through a body on the application of force.
4. Roofs, ramps, slides, etc are some of the common examples of inclined planes.	4. Knife, needle, pencil sharpener, etc are some of the common examples of wedges.