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Diagram showing a fridge on a tilted hand truck with measurements, balance points, and forces labeled, illustrating the physics of moving heavy objects safely. Blue background, technical details, and text annotations highlight factors such as hand truck balance point and its importance in transporting heavy loads efficiently.

The Physics of a Hand Truck: How Leverage Turns a 400-lb Load Into a 25-lb Push

September 24, 2026

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QUICK ANSWER A hand truck is a lever. The axle is the…