Inventions · Topic 33 of 54
The Escalator
⭐ MasteredAn escalator is a moving staircase that carries people up or down. Steps are attached to a loop that is driven by motors and rollers.
💡 Fun fact
The first escalators were invented in the late 1800s to help shoppers travel between floors.
All about The Escalator
An escalator is a moving staircase that carries people up or down. Steps are attached to a loop driven by motors and rollers.
The first escalators were developed in the late 1800s.
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Real-life uses of The Escalator
- Shopping centres
- Railway stations
- Moving crowds
Frequently asked questions about The Escalator
What is an escalator?
A moving staircase.
What drives it?
Motors and rollers.