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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
State whether the following statement is True or False.
A pulley changes the direction of force.
What is a gear system ?
Define the following term in reference to a gear system of Driving gear ?
What is a single movable pulley? What is its mechanical advantage in the ideal case?
The diagram below shows an arrangement of three pulleys A, B, and C. The load is marked as L and the effort as E.
- Name the Pulleys A, B, and C.
- Mark in the diagram the directions of load (L), effort (E) and tension T1 and T2 in the two strings.
- How are the magnitudes of L and E related to the tension T1?
- Calculate the mechanical advantage and velocity ratio of the arrangement.
- What assumptions have you made in parts (c) and (d)?

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.
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.
