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Wheel

The Mesopotamians are credited with the invention of the wheel. The wheel was a revolution as it allowed larger loads to be moved a greater distance.


The linear velocity of the axle as a function of rotational frequency is:

where
v = linear velocity of the axle [ms-1]
a = wheel radius [m]
f = wheel rotational frequency [Hz]
ω = wheel angular velocity [rad s-1]
Historical Notes:
3200BC Wheeled vehicles are used in Uruk.
See also: Axle, Suspension, Tyre, Wheelbase.

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