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A faucet handle is an example of:

fixed pulley

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wheel and axle

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Solution

The correct option is C
wheel and axle

A faucet handle is an example of a wheel and axle. The round faucet knob is the wheel, and under the knob lies a shaft(axle). The knob is connected to the shaft. This shaft helps us turn the water on and off.

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