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Which simple machine can help us to move a sail on a sailboat?
pulley
Rode roller sailboat anchor pulley?
A rode roller sailboat anchor pulley is a part that can be replaced on a boat. Some people can find the part on sites such as ebay.
What pulleys are in a sailboat?
A pulley is a wheel on an axle or shaft that is designed to support movement and change of direction of a cable or belt along its circumference. A sailboat have a number of different pulley systems to do different things like lift loads, apply forces. In sailboat pulleys are also assembled as part of belt and chain drives in order to transmit power from one rotating shaft to another. For more information visit at: yachtauthority.com
How are the double pulley systems different?
Double pulley systems are different from the one pulley system because the weight is now attacked to a pulley instead of an anchor. Another pulley is used to take some of the weight. A two pulley system only requires half the effort as a single pulley system.
How much does a sun powered sailboat cost?
what is a sun powered sailboat? sailboats use the wind to move! some boats have electrical systems that need electricity so they will buy solar panels as an eco friendly, convenient way to power their onboard systems, but I've never heard of a solar powered sailboat. if it used a solar powered motor, it wouldn't be a sailboat, (i mean, it would, but it wouldn't sail, it would motor)
Pulling down on a rope to hoist a sail on a sailboat is an example of what?
This is referrred to as exercising a simple machine called a pulley.
Examples of pulley systems?
an elevator
What are the examples of combination pulleys?
an examle of a doulble pulley is an elevator or a crane in construction building.
What does the mast do for the sailboat?
It holds (supports) the sails. You can also mount navigation systems on it.
What are examples of pulley systems?
simple and complex.
Is a forklift a pulley?
A forklift generally gets it mechanical advantage from hydraulic rams, not pulley systems...
What was the sailboat used for?
Probably Sailing!
