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Simple Machines

Published on Nov 20, 2015

Simple machines help us do work by applying the force over a greater distance or changing the direction of the force.

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Simple machines make work easier by applying the force over a greater distance or changing the direction of the force.

Photo by nikkorsnapper
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Lever

A bar that turns against an unmoving point.
Photo by Peat Bakke
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Inclined Plane

A flat surface with one end higher than the other.
Photo by Tony Fischer Photography
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Screw

A bar with an inclined plane wrapped around it.
Photo by LawPrieR
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Wedge

A double inclined plane that can split things apart.
Photo by mr.smashy
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Wheel and Axle

An outer wheel attached to an axle, which is a smaller wheel.
Photo by szeke
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Pulley

A grooved wheel with rope running through the groove.
Photo by vbecker

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