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What are fixed and movable pulleys and give examples of each?

A fixed pulley is attached to a support and only changes the direction of the force applied. An example is a flagpole. A movable pulley is attached to the object being moved and reduces the amount of force needed. An example is a crane.


What is the difference between a fixed pulley and movable pulley?

The difference between a fixed pulley and a movable pulley is, the wheel of a fixed pulley does not move because the wheel is attached to a wall, ceiling, or other object. Unlike a fixed pulley, a movable pulley's wheel does move. The wheel on a movable pulley is not attached to a wall or other object. A fixed pulley changes work by changing the direction of a force. A movable pulley changes work by reducing the input force needed to lift heavy objects. A movable pulley changes the direction of the input force and reduced it. A movable pulley also increases the output force.


What is the advantage of using a movable pulley?

A movable pulley reduces the amount of force needed to lift an object because it changes the direction of the force. When using a movable pulley, the load is shared between the pulley and the user, making it easier to lift heavy objects.


Is a single fixed pulley superior than a single movable pulley?

A single movable pulley is typically considered superior to a single fixed pulley because it reduces the amount of force needed to lift an object. The movable pulley changes the direction of the force applied, making it easier to lift heavy objects.


What is the function of a movable pulley?

A movable pulley changes the direction of the applied force, making it easier to lift heavy objects. As the pulley moves with the load, it reduces the amount of force needed to lift the object by distributing the weight between the two sections of the rope.

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What is an example of movable pulley?

A zip line


How can a fixed pulley and movable pulley be put together?

With the string from the movable pulley


Is a movable pulley is fixed at all points?

Yes an elevator is a movable pulley!


What are fixed and movable pulleys and give examples of each?

A fixed pulley is attached to a support and only changes the direction of the force applied. An example is a flagpole. A movable pulley is attached to the object being moved and reduces the amount of force needed. An example is a crane.


What are 2 different kinds of pulleys?

single fixed pulley, single movable pulley and single fixed and movable pulley. :-)


Is a crane a type of a pulley?

A crane is a movable pulley


What is a movable pulley?

a pulley that is attached to the resistance and moves with it


Unlike a fixed pulley a movable pulley the?

multiply


What is a compound pulley?

a coumpound pulley is when there is a fixe pulley and movable pulley working together


What is compound pulley?

a coumpound pulley is when there is a fixe pulley and movable pulley working together


What is the difference between a fixed pulley and movable pulley?

The difference between a fixed pulley and a movable pulley is, the wheel of a fixed pulley does not move because the wheel is attached to a wall, ceiling, or other object. Unlike a fixed pulley, a movable pulley's wheel does move. The wheel on a movable pulley is not attached to a wall or other object. A fixed pulley changes work by changing the direction of a force. A movable pulley changes work by reducing the input force needed to lift heavy objects. A movable pulley changes the direction of the input force and reduced it. A movable pulley also increases the output force.


What kind of pulley is a fishing pole?

Single movable pulley

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