| Question 1: It functions by converting a ________ applied to its blunt end into forces perpendicular (normal) to its inclined surfaces. | |||
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| Question 2: Wedges can also be used to hold objects in place, such as engine parts (poppet valves), ________ parts (stems and eccentric bottom brackets), and doors. | |||
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| Question 3: In ancient Egyptian quarries, ________ wedges were used to break away blocks of stone used in construction. | |||
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| Question 4: A wedge is a triangular shaped tool, a compound and portable ________, and one of the six classical simple machines. | |||
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| Question 5: Some indigenous peoples of the Americas used antler wedges for splitting and working wood to make ________, dwellings and other objects. | |||
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