Counterweight

principle

A weight that balances a load or stores potential energy.

Where it is used

• Trebuchet — is used in. A falling counterweight swings the throwing arm.
• Shaduf — is used in. The counterweight makes lifting the bucket easier.
• Tower crane — is used in. A counterweight balances the jib.
• Elevator — is used in. A counterweight balances the car.
• Funicular — is used in. The cars balance each other.
• Drawbridge — is used in. A counterweight.
• Forklift — is used in. A counterweight.
• Shaduf — is part of. A weight on the short arm makes lifting the bucket easier.
• Trebuchet — is part of. A box with ballast.

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