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Fajardo, Julieanna 3/8/16 Wheel & Axle

The wheel and axle is a simple machine that allows for movement of larger objects over a distance with less force. It works by connecting a wheel to a central axle, so that when the axle turns, it causes the wheel to spin. The mechanical advantage of a wheel and axle depends on the relative sizes of the wheel and axle, with a larger wheel providing a greater mechanical advantage by allowing the wheel to rotate multiple times for each single rotation of the axle. As one of the most significant inventions in history, the wheel and axle reduces friction during movement and can multiply the force applied to move an object.

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Fajardo, Julieanna 3/8/16 Wheel & Axle

The wheel and axle is a simple machine that allows for movement of larger objects over a distance with less force. It works by connecting a wheel to a central axle, so that when the axle turns, it causes the wheel to spin. The mechanical advantage of a wheel and axle depends on the relative sizes of the wheel and axle, with a larger wheel providing a greater mechanical advantage by allowing the wheel to rotate multiple times for each single rotation of the axle. As one of the most significant inventions in history, the wheel and axle reduces friction during movement and can multiply the force applied to move an object.

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Fajardo, Julieanna

3/8/16
Wheel & Axle
A wheel and axle helps to move objects. The faster the axle is turned,
the faster the wheel spins.
One example is a well to bring up water from the ground. An example
of a simple machine is the wheel and axle. The wheel and axle allows
movement of larger objects over a distance with less force. Imagine
pushing a cart at the supermarket. Without wheels and axles it would
be difficult to move a cart full of groceries.
To calculate the mechanical advantage of a wheel and axle you must
divide the radius of the wheel by the radius of the axle. Therefore
larger wheels means that the speed of the wheels is faster than the
speed of the axle and for each rotation the axle makes the wheels are
making multiple rotations. A mechanical advantage of 5 means that
the wheels are moving 5 times faster than the axle.
Fun Fact: The idea of a wheel and axle was created when past societies
like the Egyptians and Aztecs used round rocks under heavy objects to
move them!
The wheel is considered to be one of the most significant inventions in
the history of the world. In addition to reducing friction, a wheel and
axle can also serve as a force multiplier. If a wheel is attached to an
axle, and a force is used to turn the wheel, the rotational force, or
torque, on the axle is much greater than the force applied to the rim of
the wheel. Alternatively, a long handle can be attached to the axle to
achieve a similar effect.

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