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The pulley was invented around 1500 BCE in Mesopotamia. It was used to make lifting heavy objects easier by distributing the weight and allowing for more control.

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Who invented the compound pulley?

The compound pulley system was invented by Archimedes, an ancient Greek mathematician, around the 3rd century BC. Archimedes is also known for his contributions to geometry, physics, and engineering.


What were pulleys made out of when they were first invented?

Pulleys were first made out of wood, stone, or metal when they were first invented. These materials were used to create the wheel and the axle necessary for the pulley mechanism to function.


What is the velocity ration of a pulley?

The velocity ratio of a pulley system is the ratio of the rotational speed of the driving pulley to the driven pulley. It indicates how the speed of the driven pulley relates to the speed of the driving pulley. The formula is: Velocity Ratio = Diameter of driving pulley / Diameter of driven pulley.


Is the light bulb that Thomas Edison invented still lit to this day?

No, the original light bulb that Thomas Edison invented is not still lit today. The filament in the bulb would have burned out a long time ago. However, there are modern versions of light bulbs that are based on Edison's original design.


Greek scientist who discovered the principal of the lever and invented the double pulley and a catapult?

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