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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Machines make work easier by lowering the amount of force needed to perform work. True or false

OpenStudy (agent0smith):

True - you do the same amount of work, but can use less input force.

OpenStudy (lastdaywork):

In general, machines make work easier by - -lowering the amount of force it takes to perform the work; Eg. an inclined wedge -changing the direction of application of force (to a more convenient one); Eg. Pulley -preventing (unwanted) torque imbalance; Eg. gym machines ;)

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