Mechanical Comprehension · Question 172

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Which pair correctly matches a simple machine with a common real-world example?

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Correct answer to question 172 (Mechanical Comprehension): wedge, an axe blade

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An axe blade is a classic wedge; a shovel prying soil acts as a lever, a seesaw is a lever, and scissors are paired levers, not those machines.

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