The six simple machines are:
- Inclined plane
- Lever
- Wedge
- Wheel and axle
- Pulley
- Screw.
These simple machines are the basic devices that help accomplish physical tasks with few or no moving parts. They are used to modify motion and the magnitude of a force in order to perform work. Simple machines leverage mechanical advantage to make tasks easier to perform and are the building blocks of more complex machines.
