How Do Elevators Work?

💡 Simple Explanation

An elevator is like a box on a really strong rope! At the top of the elevator shaft is a big wheel that the rope wraps around. On the other end of the rope is a heavy weight called a counterweight - it weighs almost the same as the elevator with people in it. This makes it easier to lift because the weights balance out. A motor turns the wheel to pull the elevator up or let it down slowly. It's like a seesaw but going up and down!