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प्रश्न
A block and tackle system of pulleys has a velocity ratio of 4.
- Draw a labelled diagram of the system indicating clearly the direction of the load and effort.
- Calculate the potential energy of the load 100 kgf lifted by this pulley to a height 5 m. (g = 10 ms−2)
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उत्तर
a. Pulley drawn correctly with support.
Correct connection of tackle, Marking load and effort with correct direction and tension.

b. U = mgh
= 100 × 10 × 5
= 5000 J
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What is the justification for using the pulley then ?
Name a machine to change the direction of force ?
The diagram below shows a pulley arrangement.

(i) In the diagram, mark the direction of the forces due to tension, acting on the pulley P.
(ii) What is the purpose of the pulley Q?
(iii) If the tension is T newton, deduce the relation between T and E.
(iv) Calculate the velocity ratio of the arrangement.
(v) Assuming that the efficiency of the system is 100%, what is the mechanical advantage?
(vi) Calculate the value of E
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Diagram given below shows an arrangement of four pulleys. A load L is attached to the movable lower block and effort E is applied at the free end of the string.
Copy the diagram; and

(i) Draw arrows to indicate tension in each part of the string; and
(ii) Calculate the mechanical advantage of the system.
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 |
