Wedge

From Wikinfo

Technically a double inclined plane, a wedge is a simple machine.

The mechanical advantage of a wedge depends on its

1. Length
2. Thickness

Examples

• Ax
• Knife
• Chisel
• Nail

References

• Adapted from the Wikipedia article, "Wedge" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedge, used under the GNU Free Documentation License