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Question
Name the type of single pulley that can act as a force multiplier. Draw a labeled diagram of the pulley mentioned by you.
Solution
single movable pulley acts as a force multiplier.
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Answer the following in detail.
How does a pulley make work simpler?
Differentiate between a single fixed pulley and a single movable pulley.
What is a block and tackle system of pulleys?
Give reason for the following:
In a single fixed pulley, the velocity ratio is always more than the mechanical advantage.
Give reason for the following:
In case of a block and tackle arrangement, the mechanical advantage increases with the increase in the number of pulleys.
The mechanical advantage of an ideal single movable pulley is ______.
Give a reason for the following:
In a single fixed pulley, the velocity ratio is always more than the mechanical advantage.
Name a machine which is used to:
change the direction of force applied.
State two reasons, why the efficiency of a pulley system is not 100 percent?
A pulley is a machine made up of a ______.
