Who invented the 5 simple machines?

Subject: Who invented the 5 simple machines?

Date: Wed May 14 10:55:52 2003
Posted by Monika Stewart
Grade level: 7-9 School: Sandpoint Middle School
City: Sandpoint State/Province: Idaho Country: United States
Area of science: Science History
ID: 1052927752.Sh

Message:


When where and who invented the...
pulley?
wheel and axle?
lever?
inclined plane?
wedge?

We are doing a medieval workshop in Science and I haven't been able to find 
any information and who invented these machines. If you could get back to me 
as soon as possible that would be great. Thank you.

Monika Stewart

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