Wheel and Axle
Wheel and Axle
Engineering design glossary of terms
Design terms
Definition of wheel and axle
Wheel and Axle: a. A simple machine in which a larger diameter wheel requires less force to turn than a smaller diameter axle (e.g. valve handles, steering wheel)- b. A simple machine that turns rotary motion into linear motion whereby increasing the diameter of the wheel, the linear distance traveled for one revolution of the axle can be increased- c. a rotating lever
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Engineering design glossary of terms
Engineering design glossary index of terms
Definition and meaning of wheel and axle
Meaning of wheel and axle
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