peruskoneisiin
Peruskoneisiin is a Finnish term that translates to "basic machines" or "simple machines" in English. This concept refers to the fundamental mechanical devices that multiply force or change the direction of a force. Historically, these were the building blocks for more complex machinery. The classical list of peruskoneisiin includes the lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, and screw.
The lever, for instance, uses a rigid bar and a pivot point (fulcrum) to amplify effort. The
Understanding peruskoneisiin is foundational to comprehending how mechanical advantage is achieved and how work is made