Welcome to the SimpleMachines website. This
site will help you to understand more about simple machines.
Machines are things that make our lives easier, such as cars, bicycles,
computers and robots. A simple machine is a device that makes a physical
task easier. A few examples are
Hammers ,
screwdrivers
, scissors
and
wheelbarrows .
To make a simple machine work for us, we need to apply a force. Simple machines can help make a small force overcome a larger force, change the direction of a force or change speed. There are five main types of simple machines described in this site, Levers, Gears, Pulleys, Inclined Planes and Wheel & Axle. Click on a button on the left to find out more about one.