1.11 - Pulley Systems (Simple Machines)
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Practice Questions
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What is the mechanical advantage of a fixed pulley?
💡 Hint: Think about the effort needed to lift the load.
True or False: A movable pulley can reduce the effort needed to lift a load.
💡 Hint: Consider how pulleys change the amount of effort used.
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What is the mechanical advantage of a fixed pulley?
💡 Hint: Remember how fixed pulleys work.
True or False: Movable pulleys have an efficiency greater than 100%.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of friction on machinery.
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A fixed pulley system is used to lift a 100 kg load. If the pulley is frictionless, calculate the force needed to lift the load.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for weight (W = mg).
A movable pulley is used to lift a load of 200 kg. If the mechanical advantage is 2, what is the force required to lift this load and what distance will the effort travel compared to the load?
💡 Hint: Consider mechanical advantage and how it relates to force and distance.
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