The Wheel and Axle

The Wheel and Axle

• A simple machine that helps us carry or
move heavy objects easily.
• It’s made up of a large wheel connected to
a rod called the axle.
• When the wheel turns, the axle also turn.
• The axle can be rotated by using the
wheel.

Axle Wheel
Examples of tools which use the wheel and
axle are :

• The screw driver

• The tap

• The pencil sharpener

• The egg beater

• The car spanner

Examples of wheel and axle

Windlass Handrill

Bicycle paddle
Bullcart