How could you use a simple machine to move a big box of tools into a tree fort? Name the type of simple machine and describe how it works to reduce the amount of force needed to lift the box.
Use a wheel and axle by attaching wheels to the box and rolling it up a hill to the tree fort.
Use a lever by placing a long board under the box and pushing down on the other end to lift the box up.
Use an inclined plane by sliding the box up a ramp into the tree fort
Use a screw by turning the box around the screw until it moves up into the tree fort.
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All of these simple machines make it easier to move the box of tools into the tree fort by reducing the amount of force needed to lift the box. By incorporating one of these simple machines, the user can make the task more manageable and less physically demanding.