The word “machine” usually refers to a device that has many moving parts. The scientific definition of a “machine” is a device that can change the direction or amount (magnitude) of a push or pull (a force). A simple machine will have just one, or only a couple of parts. The simplest simple machine is a flat surface (called a plane) that is tilted (inclined) and is called an inclined plane.
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- Grades K-2
- Grades 3-5
- Grades 6-8
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Tags: Forces & Motion, Design Solutions, Measurement & Data
Grades covered: Grades K–8
Topics: Simple Machines, Forces & Motion
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