Question

Explain what is a wheel and axle arrangement. What are its uses ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The wheel and axle is a simple machine consisting of a wheel attached to a smaller axle so that these two parts rotate together in which a force is transferred from one to the other.

Answer 2

Answer:

wheel and axle, basic machine component for amplifying force. In its earliest form it was probably used for raising weights or water buckets from wells. ... The tendency of a force F applied at the radius R on the large gear to turn the shaft is sufficient to overcome the larger force W at the radius r on the small gear.