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Question
A block and tackle system of pulleys has a velocity ratio of 4.
- Draw a labelled diagram of the system indicating clearly the direction of the load and effort.
- Calculate the potential energy of the load 100 kgf lifted by this pulley to a height 5 m. (g = 10 ms−2)
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Solution
a. Pulley drawn correctly with support.
Correct connection of tackle, Marking load and effort with correct direction and tension.
b. U = mgh
= 100 × 10 × 5
= 5000 J
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