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प्रश्न
Give two reasons why the efficiency of a single movable pulley system is not 100%.
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उत्तर
The efficiency of a single movable pulley system is not 100% this is because
- The friction of the pulley bearing is not zero.
- The weight of the pulley and string is not zero.
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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.
Is the above pulley system an ideal machine or not?
Solve the following numerical problem.
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Name a machine to change the direction of force ?
What is a single movable pulley? What is its mechanical advantage in the ideal case?
Differentiate between a single fixed pulley and a single movable pulley.
Give reason for the following:
In case of a block and tackle arrangement, the mechanical advantage increases with the increase in the number of pulleys.
What is a block and tackle system of pulleys?
What is a block and tackle system of pulleys? What precautions would you observe while rounding the string so that the effort is applied in the downward direction?
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?
