Merchant, F. W. (Francis Walter), 1855-1937, Chant, Clarence Augustus, 1865-1956 · Toronto : Copp Clark · leaf 58
aratus turns round once theforce F descends a distance equal to the circumference of thewheel wdiile the \veight W rises a distance equal to thecircumference of the axle. 55. Examples of Wheel and Axle.The windlass (Fig. 49) is a commonexample, but, in place of a wheel,handles are used. Forces are… … EXAMPLES OF WHEEL AND AXLE 51 The capstan, used on board ships for raisino- the anchor,is another example (Fig. 50). The sailors apply the force bypushing against bars thrust intoholes near the top of tlie capstan.Usually the rope is too long to beall coiled up on the barrel, so it ispassed about…
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