Question

Write the uses of wedges.

Answer 1

A wedge is a set of two inclined planes that meet up at a sharp edge and has the following uses:

1. A wedge is used for splitting wood, carving, chiseling, etc.
2. Knives, axes, forks, and nails used in our daily life are wedges.
3. The bow or front of a boat is a wedge that allows the boat to move through the water very easily.
4. Our front teeth, called incisors are wedges and help us to cut the food apart.
5. A needle that helps us to stitch our clothes is also a wedge.