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The Six Classical Simple Machines

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The six classical simple machines used to explain mechanical advantage.

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01LeverLeverSimple machine consisting of a beam pivoted at a fixed hinge · Subclass of: simple machine–——
02PulleyPulleyWheel to support movement and change of direction of a taut cable · Subclass of: simple machine–——
03Wheel and axleWheel and axleSubclass of: lifting equipment · simple machine · https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wheelaxle_quackenbos.gif–——
04Inclined planeInclined planeTilted flat supporting surface · Subclass of: simple machine–——
05WedgeWedgemechanical device; triangular shaped tool; portable inclined plane; for penetrating rock or hard objects · type of physical tool–——
06ScrewScrewMechanism that converts motion, and forces, from rotational to linear · Subclass of: simple machine–——
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