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Well Pulley and Buckets Mechanism Explained: How a Fixed Sheave Lifts Water from Hand-Dug Wells
Explore a fixed well pulley. Compare ideal pull, lifting work and average power using water volume, lift height and duration.
Windlass Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Formula, Diagram, and Calculator
Explore the ideal force balance between a windlass crank and drum. Adjust fixed radii and load mass; the results do not establish a lifting capacity.
Wheel and Axle Mechanism: How It Works, Formula, Diagram, and Real-World Uses Explained
Explore a wheel and axle rotating together. Compare ideal mechanical advantage and the distance travelled at each radius during one revolution.