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Noun. 1. pulley-a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope. pulley block, pulley-block, block. block and tackle-pulley blocks with associated rope or cable.
A lever is a simple machine that is used with a fulcrum or pivoting point that multiplies the force exerted on a load. This is very beneficial when you want to have something done with minimal force. There are three classes in fulcrums. Class 1 is where the fulcrum is located between the load and the force applied.nother place where a wheel and axel could be used is a pulley. A pulley is a simple machine that consists of a wheel and axel or shaft and something of a belt. The wheel and axel or shaft could have a grove, but not in all cases.