Question

what type of machine is a rake?
simple machine
mechanical machine
compound machine
complex machine

Explanation:

A rake is a simple machine. Simple machines are basic mechanical devices that change the direction or magnitude of a force. A rake is a lever (a type of simple machine) where the handle is the lever arm, the fulcrum is near the hand holding the end of the handle, and the load is on the rake's head.

Answer:

simple machine