Simple Machines

A simple machine is a tool that changes the direction or the strength of a force.

Machines that change the strength of a force let you put in a small force over a longer distance to get out a stronger force over a shorter distance.



Try this game to learn about using simple machines to solve problems.

Simple Machines Game


Simple Machines Quiz


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  1. These are great ideas. I am thinking how much more educational benefit could result from incorporating them in virtual worlds. Here we get only pictures. If they were in a virtual world, we could go there and perhaps even observe them in action.
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