A pulley is a simple machine using a wheel and a cord that's designed for lifting. A pulley is a simple machine using a wheel and a cord that's designed for lifting. Pulleys help make work easier by ...

Pulley systems are simple machines that make lifting heavy objects easier. They consist of a rope or cable that passes over one or more wheels (pulleys). A single pulley changes the direction of force ...

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Have you ever seen a flag being raised, or wondered how a mechanical clock works? Let’s take a look at some of the simple mechanisms that they use. Pulleys and gears. When a flag is raised, it will ...