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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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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.
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(i) the mechanical advantage, and
(ii) the efficiency of the pulley. Why is the efficiency of the pulley is not 100%?
(iii) the energy gained by the load in 5s, and
(iv) the power developed by the boy in raising the load.
State one advantage of single movable pulley.
