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Question
Name the type of single pulley that has an ideal mechanical advantage equal to 2. Draw a labelled diagram of the pulley mentioned by you.
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Solution
In an ideal scenario, a single moving pulley serves as a force multiplier.
L = T + T = 2T
E = T
M.A = `"Load L"/"Effort E"`
= `(2T)/T = 2`
In an ideal scenario, lifting a load with a single moving pulley requires exerting effort equal to half of the burden.
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