Mechanisms

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What is a compound machine?

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A compound machine is a machine that is made up of two or more simple machines working together.

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What is a simple machine?

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A simple machine is a device that makes work easier by allowing us to push or pull in a more efficient way.

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What are the six types of simple machines?

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The six types of simple machines are lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, screw, and wedge.

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What is the purpose of simple machines?

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The purpose of simple machines is to make it easier to move a load or do work.

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What is an example of a lever?

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A seesaw is an example of a lever.

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What is an example of a wheel and axle?

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A bicycle is an example of a wheel and axle.

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What is an example of a pulley?

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A flagpole with a rope to raise and lower the flag is an example of a pulley.

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What is an example of an inclined plane?

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A ramp is an example of an inclined plane.

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What is an example of a screw?

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The cap of a pickle jar is an example of a screw.

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What is an example of a wedge?

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A knife is an example of a wedge.