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Is a regular pen a simple machine?

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Updated: 8/19/2019

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What kind of simple machine is in a ballpoint pen?

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What is the difference between a ball pen and a regular pen?

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Is the pen a simple machine?

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How is a ballpoint pen a simple machine?

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Is an airplane a simple machine?

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What kind of simple machine is a ballpen?

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