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  1. The wheel and axle is a simple machine consisting of a wheel attached to a smaller axle so that these two parts rotate together in which a force is transferred from one to the other. The wheel and axle can be viewed as a version of the lever, with a drive force applied tangentially to the perimeter of the wheel, and a load force applied to the ...

  2. wheel and axle, basic machine component for amplifying force. In its earliest form it was probably used for raising weights or water buckets from wells. Its principle of operation is demonstrated by the large and small gears attached to the same shaft, as shown at A in the illustration.

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  3. Jan 18, 2022 · A wheel and axle is a simple machine consisting of a round disc and a long rod. The disc is known as the wheel, and the rod attached to the wheel is the axle. It executes a rotational motion and is used for many purposes. Who Invented the Wheel and Axle.

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