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A simple machine is a tool made up of one or a few parts that uses a force to perform work. There are several types such as the inclined plane, the wedge, the screw, the lever, the wheel, and the pulley. A simple machine transforms an applied force into a resulting force to move a load, increasing the force at the expense of reducing the distance traveled. Simple machines are the basic components of more complex machines made up of several.
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