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pulley,  | A rope, a wheel with a groove in it and a weight make up this simple machine. You can pull down on the rope to lift the weight., |
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wheel and axle,  | These two parts act as one simple machine. They roll and are found on cars, bikes and wheelbarrows., |
wedge,  | This simple machine can be used to split things apart or hold a door open., |
inclined plane,  | A heavy object could be rolled up this simple machine, instead of lifting it straight up. Using this simple machine can save effort, although the object must usually cover more distance if this simple machine is used., |
lever,  | This simple machine can be used to lift a weight. It has a fulcrum, or pivot point, which can be located in the center, near the end or at the end of this simple machine., |
screw,  | Examples of this simple machine are used to hold things together. It is made up of an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder., |
| simple machines | A device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other poin |
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