Brechner, Claude H., 1887- [from old catalog] · Boston, New York [etc.] Allyn and Bacon · leaf 250
is used instead of the wheel. (Figure260.) This does not change the action. 283. Applications of Wheel and Axle. — The windlassused in removing dirt from wells or manholes in the street isan application of the wheel and axle. (Figure 261.) Another application of the wheel and axle is the device… … Figure 261.—The Windlass Is aWheel and Axle. 240 MACHINES weight (W) always acts downward, and the force CF) actsalong the plane. The vertical distance (h) is called the height of the plane, while the distance along the plane (L)is called the length of the plane. The force (F) must movethe length…
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