Wheel and axle

The wheel and axle is a simple machine.

The wheel and axle consists of a handwheel (a disc or lever arm with a handle) which turns an axle around which a chord is wound. A heavy weight attached to the chord can be lifted more easily because of mechanical advantage.

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See also: Wheel and axle, Gear, Mechanical advantage, Simple machine, Tool