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प्रश्न
Give reason for the following:
The lower block of a block and tackle pulley system must be of negligible weight
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उत्तर
The lower block pulleys should be as light as possible to maximise efficiency, and lubricants should be used to reduce friction in pulley bearings.
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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 two functions of a machine.
Define the following term in reference to a gear system of Driving gear ?
Define the following term in reference to a gear system for Gear ratio ?
Define the following term in reference to a gear system for Gain in torque ?
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.
What is a block and tackle system 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.
Draw a diagram showing a block and tackle system of 4 pulleys.

(i) State, how many strands of tackle support the load?
(ii) Draw arrows to represent tension in each strand.
(iii) Find the mechanical advantage of the system, stating the assumptions made.
(iv) If the load is pulled up by a distance 1m, how much does the effort end move?
