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Because the torque is less. The door knob has less to move, through a smaller resistance, than an axle, which usually turns a wheel to move (for example) a car.
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Why is it easier to push open a door with the knob not the hinges?
it is easier as the knob is further away from the pivot (hinges of door) . This means it has a greater turning effect
Where is the wheel and axle on a door knob?
The knob is the 'wheel' and the rod that goes through lock is the 'axle'
How is a door knob a wheel and axle?
The door knob is the wheel, and the axle is inside of it allowing it to spin and open, the wheel uses a small force and the axle strengthens it up.
Why is it easier to turn a knob instead of its axle?
Because of the torque multiplication of the knob, making it easier to turn the shaft,
What simple machine is door knob?
wheel and axleA doorknob is a lever.Some of the door knobs are made up of wheel and axle.A door knob is a wheel and axle. It has a wheel that is fastened to an axle
How is a door knob a wheel and a axle?
Because the handle is a wheel and the thing that is attached to it is a axle
What simple machine is a door knob?
wheel and axleA doorknob is a lever.Some of the door knobs are made up of wheel and axle.A door knob is a wheel and axle. It has a wheel that is fastened to an axle
What is a door knob an example of?
round operating mechanism
How is a door handle a wheel and axle?
The knob acts as the wheel as it spins on something inside which acts as the axle
Is a door knob a wheel and axle?
yes it is because it turns like a wheel and every wheel has a axle
Is a door handle a wheel and axle?
The knob acts as the wheel as it spins on something inside which acts as the axle
Does a door knob have a wheel and axle?
really?A2. Or at least a lever and an axle, which acts through a further rotary device for its action.
