Question

Difference between simple machines and compound machines

Answer 1

⚫️SIMPLE MACHINE

➡ A simple machine is the simplest device that performs work.

➡ Simple machines do not contain an energy source so cannot perform more work than is applied to them in their use.

⚫️COMPOUND MACHINE

➡ Compound machines are a collection of simple machines working together.

➡ Compound machines may consist of various and innumerable combinations of simple machines.

Answer 2

A simple machine is a machine few or no moving parts. Simple machine make work easier.

A compound machine is a machine with two or more simple machine working together to make work easier.