Is a can opener a compound machine

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A can opener is a compound machine used to open cans. It has 3 simple machines, wheel, lever, and wedge. These work together to perform a task, thus it is a compound machine. ChaCha!

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Source: Discovering Simple Machines: Compound Machines - Cosmeo | www.cosmeo.com

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