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A machine is a device that can change the magnitude and line of action of a force.
Examples of machines are
A simple machine amplifies the input force (effort) to a larger output force (load). The force ratio can be expressed as
FR = L / E (1)
where
FR = force ratio
L = load (N)
E = effort (N)