Balance beam and newcomen engine: what they have in common
- Step 1. Balance beam — is part of — Shaduf. A long pole acting as a lever.
- Step 2. Shaduf — uses — Counterweight. The counterweight makes lifting the bucket easier.
- Step 3. Counterweight — is used in — Forklift. A counterweight.
- Step 4. Forklift — has part — Hydraulic cylinder. Lifting the forks.
- Step 5. Hydraulic cylinder — has part — Piston. The piston is moved by liquid.
- Step 6. Piston — is part of — Newcomen engine. Atmospheric pressure moves the piston.