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Forces Acting on a Wedge

Large forces can be introduced with the aid of wedges.

With a wedge a small force can be translated into large forces.

wedge - normal forces vs avtual force

The normal forces can be calculated as

FN = F / (2 sin(Θ / 2)                              (1)

where

FN = normal force (N)

F = acting force (N)

Θ = wedge angle (degrees)

Wedge Force Calculator 

Wedge Normal vs. Aktive Force Ratio

Wedge - Normal vs. Aktive Force Ratio

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