Discusses the principles of levers, a type of simple machine that helps lift heavy loads by changing the direction or magnitude of force applied. It explains how the position of the fulcrum affects ...

A new children’s book, titled Simple Machines Made Simple, wants to demystify mechanical engineering for kids as young as a year old. It recently beat its Kickstarter goal by 700%—raising more than ...

Explains how simple machines, such as levers, pulleys, wheels and axles, and inclined planes, work together to make tasks easier by trading force for distance or vice versa. It illustrates the concept ...