Wedge
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A wedge is a simple machine used to increase the ease of splitting an object, particularly wood, into two parts. The mechanical advantage of a wedge is equal to the length of its slope divided by the thickness of its widest part.[1]
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Bibliography
- Rawles, James Wesley, Tools for Survival: What You Need to Survive When Youâre on Your Own, Plume/Penguin Books, 2015. Released December 30, 2014, 368 pages, ISBN-10: 0452298121, ISBN-13: 978-0452298125, Reviews, Audible.com Audio book, Amazon.com Paperback