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Simple Machines

Subject Area:

Science

Address/URL:

http://www.cosi.org/files/Flash/simpMach/sm1.html

Description:

Learn about the basic principles of simple machines. An explanation of levers and wedges is given to show how these simple devices play an important part in everyday life because of the efficiency that they provide. Discover the ideas, play a game, and put the machines to work all within this site.

How You Can Use This Source:

Find out how machines make work easier.
Guess where the simple machines are.
View how the devices work in everyday life.

Go to Simple Machines.