A mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force. In general - they are the simplest mechanisms that provide mechanical advantage (also called leverage). Usually the term refers to the six classical simple machines which were de

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1. A mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force. In general - they are the simplest mechanisms that provide mechanical advantage (also called leverage). Usually the term refers to the six classical simple machines which were de