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there area total of three types of simple machines.   false  
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a lever consists of a bar that pivots about a fixed point called the focus.   false  
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a wedge is a sloped surface that forces materials apart.   true  
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which factors determine whether a lever is a first- class lever, second-class lever, or third-class lever?   input force, output force, fulcrum  
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what is a compound machine?   two or more simple machines that operate together and form a compound machine.  
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how do you calculate the overall efficiency of a compound machine?   multiply the efficiencies of each simple machine together.  
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an example of a wedge   your front teeth  
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an example of a screw   bottle caps  
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an example of an inclined plane   ramp  
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flag pole   pulley  
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wedge that splits wood   wedge  
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roller skates   wheel and axle  
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a lever's pivot point   fulcrum  
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a shaft that turns   axle  
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a wheelbarrow   second-class lever  
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what is a compound machine?   when two or more simple machines that operate together to form a compound machine.  
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how is the efficiency of a compound machine calculated?   by multiplying the efficiencies of each simple machine.  
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what happens to the efficiency of the overall machine as more simple machines are added to it?   each simple machine decreases the overall efficiency.  
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