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Question
What is a pulley?
Solution
A pulley is an example of a simple type of machine. It is either a wooden or a metallic disc which can rotate about a horizontal axis passing through its centre. It has a grooved rim along which a rope or chain can slide. It is generally mounted in a framework called a block.
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