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प्रश्न
State two functions of a machine.
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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: In 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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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)?

Draw a diagram of a combination of three movable pulleys and one fixed pulley to lift up a load. In the diagram, show the directions of load, effort and tension in each strand. Find:
- mechanical advantage,
- Velocity ratio and
- efficiency of the combination in ideal situation.
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The lower block of a block and tackle pulley system must be of negligible weight
The mechanical advantage of an ideal single movable pulley is ______.
Name a machine which is used to:
change the direction of force applied.
