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Wheel and axle

physical science Maturity 9-11

A wheel and axle work as one.

Wheelaxle quackenbos.gif
Wheelaxle quackenbos.gif
The big wheel turns a small rod. This helps us move heavy things. It makes hard work much easier. We use them every day. Do you see wheels near you?

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