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Revision as of 23:31, April 5, 2016
A simple machine is a device that reduces the amount of force needed to perform a task or changes the direction of the force. [1]
The six simpler machines are:
- The inclined plane
- The wheel and axle
- The lever
- The pulley
- The wedge
- The screw
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With General Science. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 2000