The document discusses the wheel and axle, which is a type of simple machine and lever found in the body. A wheel and axle consists of a wheel attached to an axle so they rotate together, allowing force to be transferred between them. It is typically used to increase force and lift weights, with examples being bicycle wheels, doorknobs, and steering wheels. The mechanical advantage of a wheel and axle is calculated as the ratio of the radius of the wheel to the radius of the axle.