Simple Machine

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[edit]

1. ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With General Science. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 2000