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Why are 2 pulleys better than 1?

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How many types of pulleys are there?

There are two types of pulleys 1. movable pulley 2. fixed pulley


How many pulleys are there?

2


Could all four pulleys be placed on the same quadrant or in 2 adjacent quadrants and still be in equilibrium?

In order for there to be equilibrium, or balance, within quadrants, pulleys must be on opposite sides of the quadrant. If there are four pulleys in the same quadrant, there can be no equilibrium, nor can there be equilibrium if four pulleys are in adjacent quadrants.


How does a pulley change the input force?

A single pulley only changes the direction of the applied force. A second or more pulleys on the same rope will multiply the force applied by decreasing the distance of the applied force. This arrangement is called a block and tackle. Two pulleys double the force and halve the distance the force acts upon the mass. Three will triple the force while reducing the distance by 1/3, and so on. If 1 pound of force is applied to a rope with four pulleys on it over the distance of 10 feet of rope it will raise a 4 pound weight 2 1/2 feet.


How does the pulley change the input force?

A single pulley only changes the direction of the applied force. A second or more pulleys on the same rope will multiply the force applied by decreasing the distance of the applied force. This arrangement is called a block and tackle. Two pulleys double the force and halve the distance the force acts upon the mass. Three will triple the force while reducing the distance by 1/3, and so on. If 1 pound of force is applied to a rope with four pulleys on it over the distance of 10 feet of rope it will raise a 4 pound weight 2 1/2 feet.

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