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It is made of 4 simple machines:

1)Wheel&Axle

2)lever

3)lever

4)Wedge

Remember: a compound machine is a machine formed from 2 or more simple machines

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Is a can opener is a simple machine?

There is no one simple machine that is a can opener. A can opener is a combination of simple machines: 1. Wedge, 2. Lever, 3. Wheel and axle.


All machines are constructed from what six machines?

six compound machines


What best compares simple machines with compound machines?

nothing


What Compound machine using 6 simple machines?

the six machines are hydrolic ect. etc. and compound is the first?


How many simple machines are needed to make a compound machines?

6 simple machines.

Related questions

Examples of compound machines?

1. whellbarrow 2. can opener 3. washing machine


What are examples of compound machines that are made with two simple machines?

example of compound machines there is bike,can opener,scissors and alot of things i do not know every thing about it because i am gr5a in bundang international school


Is a can opener a compound machine?

yes it is because it has four simple machines in it a wheel and axle ,gear ,wedge and a lever


What is one example of a compound machine?

Engines, sewing machines, band saws, and anything else that uses simple machines.


What are some common compound machines found in a house or school?

computer, bicycle, car, can opener ...thats all i got.. :DD


What is the kinds of compound?

do you mean compound machines?well their are many different ones here are some examples 1.wheelbarrow 2.baby carrage 3.can opener that's all i have for now......


List some compound machines in a kitchen?

Some examples of compound machines areZipperCan openerBikeWedges/ ScissorsStaplerPencil SharpenerCeiling FanPizza CutterBulldozerWheelbarrowThose are some common examples.


What is the proper name for a letter opener?

A letter opener is the only name that it has; letter opener is a singular, common, compound noun.


What are the simple machines in a paint tin opener?

Fulcrum I think.


Is a can opener is a simple machine?

There is no one simple machine that is a can opener. A can opener is a combination of simple machines: 1. Wedge, 2. Lever, 3. Wheel and axle.


What do simple and compound machines do?

Whatsimple and compound machines do astronauts use?


Who invented compound machines?

Nobody knows who invented compound machines.