Sunday, August 26, 2012

Wall-Climbing Machine

Wall-Climbing Machine

When Harvey Screwbrain invented his wall-climbing machine, everyone thought it wouldn't work. They were right! Quite simply, there was nothing to hold the machine onto the wall. But how much of a screwbrain was Harvey? Did he at least manage to get the wheels that were in contact with the wall (A and B) to turn the right way? The inside of the machine is shown above with pulleys (black) and cogs (white). Which way do wheels A and B rotate?



Answer:

Wheels A and B both turn anti-clockwise. So Harvey wasn't so screwy after all!

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