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Which of the following machines act as a wedge?


A

Axe.

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lever

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C

Wheels

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D

Inclined plane

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Solution

The correct option is A

Axe.


A wedge is a simple machine whose thickness varies with height. It's thick at the top, and its thickness reduces to the point where the surfaces meet. Axe, plough, knife, and chisel are all machines that work on the principle of a wedge.


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