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प्रश्न
Answer the following in short.
Explain the various functions that a machine can perform.
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उत्तर
Various functions that a machine can perform are :
- Changing the direction of applied force − Example: When a flag is hoisted with the help of a pulley.
- Changing the magnitude of applied force − Example: Bottle opener multiplies the applied force and much less effort is required to open the cap.
- Applying force at a convenient point − Example: hi a pair of scissors, the input force is applied at the handle of the scissors which cuts the paper at the other end of the blade.
- Changing the speed of an object − Example: While riding a bicycle, force is applied on pedals which multiplies the speed.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The pulley system has drawn lifts a load of 150 N when an effort of 60 N is applied. Find its mechanical advantage.
Explain how a gear system can be used to obtain gain in torque? Given one example.
What is a block and tackle system of pulleys?
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.
What is a pulley?
Draw a diagram of a single fixed pulley and obtain expressions for its:
(i) Mechanical advantage,
(ii) Velocity ratio, and
(iii) Efficiency, in the ideal case.
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.
A pulley system has a velocity ratio of 4 and an efficiency of 90%. Calculate:
(i) the mechanical advantage of the system.
(ii) the effort required to raise a load of 300 N by 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 |
