Question

A can opener is an combination of which simple machine?
a. a lever and a wedge
b. a wedge and a screw
c. a lever and an inclined plane
d. an inclined plane and a wedge​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Among the various options given in question statement the correct option is the first one .

A can opener is a combination of a lever and a wedge.

A can opener is used to open fizzy drinks or carbonated bottles. It has such a shape that acts as a wedge on the bottle cap and then there is a lever type structure that is operated to open the cap of the bottle

Answer 2

It is a combination of lever and a wedge.

• A can opener is a mechanical device for opening tin cans. Thus, generally, it is a kitchen utensil for opening or carefully removing the visible top from a metal can.

• It typically uses the simple machine of the lever and wedge.

• The wedge in common is the trigonal form tip on the opener, and the lever efficiently is the convenient handle.