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Scissors are known as a compound machine because they contain two or more simple machines put together. Another example of a compound machine is a bicycle.

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What is the most used compound machine?

scissors


Why is a pair of scissors a compound machine?

Scissors a compound machine because it's more than one simple machine.the handle is a lever and the blade is a wedge.


An example of a compound machine is a?

bike,scissors,etc.


Is siccors a compound machine?

If you meant scissors, the the answer is yes.


What is a example of a compound machine?

scissors,bikes,and pocket knives


What a example of a compound machine?

scissors,bikes,and pocket knives


What is an example of a compound machine?

A bicycle is an example of a compound machine, as it consists of various simple machines like wheels and gears working together to enable its functionality.


Examples of a compound machine?

Scissors Wheelbarrow Thats all i can think of right now


How are scissors considered a compound machine?

They have two levers on a single common fulcrum. The edge of each lever is a wedge.


Why are scissors compound machines?

The cutting edge is a wedge, and the length between the handle, the hinge and the blade is a lever. Two simple Machines together makes a compound machine.


What is a compound machince?

A compound machine is a device that consists of two or more simple machines working together to achieve a desired task. Examples include a bicycle (lever, wheel and axle, and inclined plane) and a pair of scissors (lever and wedge).


What type of machine are scissors?

Scissors are a simple machine. A simple machine makes work easier to do. (not hard work) What type of simple machine are they? They are a lever. Levers have fulcrums or pivot points. The pivot point of the scissors are the crossing section.