How Do You Make A Compound Machine Using 2 Simple Machines?
Machines are inventions that make work and other tasks easier. Simply stated, there are two types of machines: simple machines and compound machines. There are six simple machines: a lever, a wheel and axle, a pulley, an inclined plane, a wedge and a screw. Compound machines are made using two or more simple machines. Learning how to make a compound machine requires a little brainstorming and experimentation. The process can be easier if you work from an example and experiment on your own. Brainstorm for five minutes and think about the six simple machines and how each one functions. Examine a few compound machines to spark the through process. Work from a problem; assume you have a piece of wood and you need to split it into two pieces. Choose two simple machines and hypothesize about how the two machines can help you complete your task. To split a piece of wood, for example, you might choose to use a wedge and a lever. Combine the two simple machines in various ways and ask yourself
