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What is used for lifting?

pulleys


Where else are pulleys used?

assuming that your question is what jobs are pulleys used for... then the answer is any job that you need to lift something that is heavy. The pulley give a mechanical advantage when used together with other pulleys to apply more force to move the object


When two kinds of pulleys are used together what is the system called?

When two or more pulleys are used together it is called a compound pulley system.


What modern inventions have replaced pulleys?

pulleys are actually still used in elevators, cranes, and car lifts. however, they're used with motors.


How did the Romans use pulleys?

The pulley was used by the Romans to move large pieces of equipment and to create buildings. Pulleys were also used in the creation of weapons.


How pulleys were used by people in the past?

We use it for people who wash windows out side as a job,and for wishing wheels.


What is the pulley formula used to calculate the mechanical advantage of a system involving pulleys?

The pulley formula used to calculate the mechanical advantage of a system involving pulleys is MA 2n, where MA is the mechanical advantage and n is the number of pulleys in the system.


What are two pulleys that are used together?

Movable pully


What are pulleys used in groups called?

block and tackle


What are bolt pullers used for?

Pulling gears, pulleys and such.


What is the plural form of pulley?

The plural for pulley is pulleys. The rule for making nouns ending with 'y' plural is: If the 'y' is preceded by a vowel, add 's'. If the 'y' is preceded by a consonant, drop the 'y' and add 'ies'.


Do pulleys only lift heavy things?

No, pulleys can be used to lift heavy or light objects. The mechanical advantage of pulleys allows for an easier lifting process regardless of the weight being lifted.