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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is wire shaft?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well, exactly what it says: a shaft made of wire. it looks something like a steel cable, with multiple wires twisted into helices, with the distinction that the whole thing is much stiffer than cable (and generally wider in diameter), so it can be used to support some small amounts of weight, and endure torque strain. however, it is particularly sensitive to bending

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