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How many types of machines are there? What are they?

There are 2 types of machines. They are simple machines and complex machines.

What are the examples of simple machines around you?

Swing, stapler, pencil sharpener, a pair of scissors, ...

What are the examples of complex machines around you?

Washing machine, hair dryer, dishwasher, vacuum cleaner, food mixer, blender....

How do simple machines work?

We have to use our energy to make them work.

How do complex machines work?

Most of them need electricity to work.

Does a simple machine have many different parts?

No, it doesn't. It has only a few parts.

What do we use a pair of scissors for?

We use a pair of scissors to cut paper

What do we use a stapler for?

We use it to attach paper sheets together

What do we use a food mixer for?

We use it to make things to eat.

Why are machines important?

(They are important because) they help us save a lot of time and energy

What can a hair dryer do for us?

It helps us dry our hair when it's wet.

What can a washing machine do for us?

It helps us wash our dirty clothes

What do we use a lift for?

We use it to get from the bottom to the top of a building.

What do we use a vacuum cleaner for?

We use it to clean dirty floors in our homes.

What do we use a camera for?

We use it for taking photos

What are the differences between complex machines and simple machines?

Complex machines have lots of different parts and most of them need electricity to wok. Simple machines only have a few parts and we need to use our energy to..