Atwood's machine is the name of a device that looks like this: Also known as "two masses on a pulley". Surprisingly, this simple device comes up a lot in intro physics texts. It also brings up some ...

Can you make an elevator out of a spool of thread, some string and a hanger? Your friends might think it is magic, but it’s science at work! Here’s an easy experiement that has its ups and downs! 1.

Introduction Before the industrial age people largely had to rely on muscle power to move and lift heavy objects. Simple machines such as pulleys, levers and ramps made it easier for humans to lift ...

Explore the clever mechanics behind pulleys in Jiwi's Machines Episode 2. Discover how simple systems create powerful movements in this exciting Science Extra feature. Tom Lehrer, Influential Satirist ...