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A rope winds around the pulley so that two ropes hang downwards. Using one side of the rope to apply force causes the pulley to rotate and redirect the force, moving the load upwards even though the pull is applied downwards.
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What simple machines will not work without a fulcrum?
A single pulley
What kind of pulley can increase the effort force?
simple pulley simple pulley
What are the use of pulley in simple machine?
it makes our work faster,easier and better
How do pulleys make work better?
Well, since a pulley is a SIMPLE machine it makes work better because all you have to do is put effort to a pulley instead of using your hands
Why is the mechanical advantage of a simple fixed pulley always 1?
Because the input work equals the output work
Is a pulley a simple machine true or false?
Yes, pulley is a simple machine.
What is the definition of simple pulley?
A simple pulley is one fulcrum with no mechanical advantage.
Describe how simple machines make work easier?
Simply put, a simple machine makes the work much easier. Simple machines reduce the amount of force needed to do the work. A pulley, for instance, is a great example of a simple machine.
Which simple machine can help us to move a sail on a sailboat?
pulley
Is a fixed pulley a simple pulley?
Yes, there is no difference
Which type of simple machine is a pulley?
A pulley isn't a kind of simple machine, it is a simple machine
Who is the greek mathematician who invented the compound pulley and is known for his work with the laws governing simple machines?
Archimedes
