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प्रश्न
Select the correct alternative:
A pulley is used because of it
विकल्प
has the mechanical advantage greater than one
has 100% efficiency
helps to apply the force in a convenient direction
requires more effort to raise a less load.
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उत्तर
helps to apply the force in a convenient direction
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संबंधित प्रश्न
A block and tackle system has V.R. = 5.
Draw a neat labeled diagram of a system indicating the direction of its load and effort
State whether the following statement is True or False.
A pulley changes the direction of force.
Name the type of single pulley that can act as a force multiplier. Draw a labelled diagram of the pulley mentioned by you.
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 case of a block and tackle system, the mechanical advantage increases with the increase in the number of pulleys.
The alongside figure shows the combination of a movable pulley P1 with a fixed pulley P2 used for lifting up a load W.

(i) State the function of the fixed pulley P2.
(ii) If the free end of the string moves through a distance x, find the distance by which the load W is raised.
(iii) Calculate the force to be applied at C to just raise the load W = 20 kgf, neglecting the weight of the pulley P1 and friction.
Complete the table.
| S. No | Types of Simple Machine | Example |
| 1. | Pulley | |
| 2. | Wheel and axle | |
| 3. | Wedge | |
| 4. | Inclined plan | |
| 5. | Lever | |
| 6. | Screw |
| Meera chose to use a block and tackle system of '9' pulleys instead of a single movable pulley to lift a heavy load. |
Why should she connect more number of pulleys in the upper fixed block?
Name the type of single pulley that has an ideal mechanical advantage equal to 2. Draw a labelled diagram of the pulley mentioned by you.
