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प्रश्न
In the case of a block and tackle arrangement, the mechanical advantage increases with the number of pulleys. Explain.
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उत्तर
With the increase in the number of pulleys in the arrangement of block and tackle, the number of strands of string supporting the load increases and so its mechanical advantage increases.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
From the diagram given below. answer the question that follows:

1) What kind of pulleys are A and B?
2) State the purpose of pulley B.
3) What effort has to be applied at C just raise the load L = 20 kgf?
(Neglect the weight of pulley A and friction)
A pulley system has three pulleys. A load of 120 N is overcome by applying an effort of 50N. Calculate the Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency of this system.
State whether the following statement is True or False.
A pulley changes the direction of force.
What is a single movable pulley? What is its mechanical advantage in the ideal case?
Give reason for the following:
In a single fixed pulley, the velocity ratio is always more than the mechanical advantage.
Give reason for the following:
The lower block of a block and tackle pulley system must be of negligible weight
Write two uses of pulleys. Is pulley a force multiplier?
In a single movable pulley system, a load of 125 kgf is lifted by an effort of 75 kgf. Find the percentage efficiency of system.
State one advantage of single movable pulley.
