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What is a pulley, in its simplest form?
What is a pulley, in its simplest form?
What is the purpose of using two pulleys in a system?
What is the purpose of using two pulleys in a system?
What is the main advantage of using pulleys in lifting heavy loads?
What is the main advantage of using pulleys in lifting heavy loads?
What is the main difference between a fixed pulley and a movable pulley?
What is the main difference between a fixed pulley and a movable pulley?
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What is an example of a movable pulley?
What is an example of a movable pulley?
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What is the purpose of a block and tackle system?
What is the purpose of a block and tackle system?
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What is the main advantage of using compound pulleys?
What is the main advantage of using compound pulleys?
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What is the mechanical advantage of a block and tackle pulley?
What is the mechanical advantage of a block and tackle pulley?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a movable pulley?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a movable pulley?
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What is another name for compound pulleys?
What is another name for compound pulleys?
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Which of the following is an example of a pulley in everyday life?
Which of the following is an example of a pulley in everyday life?
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What are the two types of pulleys found in a block and tackle pulley system?
What are the two types of pulleys found in a block and tackle pulley system?
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What is the purpose of the size and design of a compound pulley's wheel and rope?
What is the purpose of the size and design of a compound pulley's wheel and rope?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of block and tackle pulley?
Which of the following is NOT a type of block and tackle pulley?
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Study Notes
Pulleys: Simple Machines
- A pulley is a wheel spinning around an axle to aid the motion of a belt.
- Pulleys are used to change the direction of force and transmit power across axes.
Types of Pulleys
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Fixed Pulley: Changes the direction of the input force but does not change the amount of force applied.
- Mechanical advantage: 1
- Examples: Flag pole, Water bucket of a well
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Movable Pulley: Increases the amount of force applied but does not change the direction of force.
- Mechanical advantage: 2
- Examples: Elevators, Construction cranes
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Compound Pulley: Combination of fixed and movable pulleys, changing direction of force and making weight feel lighter.
- Examples: Gym equipment (e.g., chest exercises, lat pulls-down exercise machines)
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Block and Tackle Pulley: A system of movable and fixed pulleys, increasing the mechanical advantage.
- Mechanical advantage: 3
- Examples: Gyn tackle, Gun tackle, Double luff tackles
Pulleys in Everyday Life
- Escalators & elevators
- Gym or exercise equipment
- Curtains & Blinds
- Hanging plant pots
- Well bucket
- Sewing machine motors
- Sliding doors
- Rock climbing equipment
- Construction cranes
- Fishing rods
- Sailing boats
- Washing machine
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Learn about the basics of pulleys, a type of simple machine, and how they aid motion through belt systems. Understand how to create a basic pulley and how two pulleys can be used together.
