Category:Definitions/Pulleys

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A pulley is a simple machine consisting of:

a wheel with (usually) flanged rims

around which a cord can run.

When a force is applied to the cord, the direction of the force can be changed.

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A number of pulleys can be threaded onto the same axle, using a single cord.