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  • What are simple machines?
    A device with few or no moving parts
  • The purpose of simple machines is to
    • lower the amount of work needed
    • change direction or amount of force
    • change the amount of resistance
    • a combination of these
  • The 6 basic simple machines are
    • pulley
    • inclined plane
    • lever
    • screw
    • wheel and axle
    • wedge