What type of simple machine is an ax

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Lewis

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15 January, 09:01

What type of simple machine is an ax

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Kyra Contreras · Answer 1

Kyra Contreras 15 January, 09:25

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An axe would be a wedge

Jace Cannon · Answer 2

Also known as a wedge Axes are usually composed of a head and a handle. The axe is an example of a simple machine, as it is a type of wedge, or dual inclined plane. This reduces the effort needed by the wood chopper. It splits the wood into two parts by the pressure concentration at the blade.

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