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There are several types of inclined planes. A _______ is made by placing two inclined planes back to back. A ______ is made by wrapping an inclined plane around a cylinder.

A.
wedge, lever
B.
lever, screw
C.
wedge, screw
D.
screw, wedge

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no the answer was c. it is a (wedge,screw)
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Answer: Wedge and screw.

Explanation :

There are several types of inclined planes.

A wedge is made by placing two inclined planes back to back. It is used in many ways like to cut, to split apart etc.

The examples of the wedge are a knife, axe, door stopper, scissors etc.

A screw is made by wrapping an inclined plane around a cylinder.

Hence, the correct option is (C) " wedge and screw".

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