Question

Answer the following question in one word each

What do we call the tools and devices that reduce our effort and make our work easier?

Answer 1

1. A machine is a device that helps us to lift heavy loads, speed up the motion, or change the direction of a force in the desired direction.
2. There are six basic types of machines which we use to make our work easier by applying less effort against heavy resistive load.

2.1. Lever

2.2. Wheel and axle

2.3. Inclined plane

2.4. Wedge

2.5. Pulley

2.6. Screw

Hence, the tools and devices that reduce our effort and make our work easier are machines.