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A wedge is an inclined plane which moves. Most wedges (but not all) are combinations of two inclined planes. A knife, axe, razor blade, and teeth are all good examples of wedges. Generally it can be anything that splits, cuts, or divides another object including air and water.

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In the above examples identify what is being split or wedged apart by each wedge in the above pictures.

a rocket....
a fan...
a boat...
teeth...
a doorstop... (not pictured)

What example did you come up with?
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