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	The part of the diagram on the left shows how a leaf spring works. On the right you can see where it was first used. One side of the spring is fixed to the carriage, the other end to the wheel. This soaks up bumps in the road and makes the ride more comfortable.

The part of the diagram on the left shows how a leaf spring works. On the right you can see where it was first used. One side of the spring is fixed to the carriage, the other end to the wheel. This soaks up bumps in the road and makes the ride more comfortable.