Page 29 - SIMPLE MACHINES

6. WHEEL AND AXLE –
6 . W H E E L A N D A X L E –

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when a rod called an axle is attached to it. Together, the wheel
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the axle also rotates along with it.
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• •We can see such an arrangement in cars, sewing machines,

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Steering wheel of car