Wheels & Axles
    Mechanics & Machines

    Wheels & Axles

    Two cylinders locked together. Trade rotation distance for force — or strength for speed.

    Dragging a heavy box? Brutal. Same box on WHEELS? Easy. Wheels might be the world's biggest invention. Why are they SO good?

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