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Making Machines with Ramps and Wedges looks at everything from ramps and wedges in history, such as stone axes, to the role of these simple machines in more com

A ramp is a simple machine that makes it easier for us to move things. A ramp has a bigger distance along the slope than it has along the vertical distance. Fin

Takes a look at ramps and wedges, what they are, how they are used, and how they help us.

How many simple machines do you use every day? Probably more than you realize! Machines make work easier— helping break things apart, lift heavy objects, and