MTT Pulleys

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What is a pulley and how does it function in lifting loads?

Back

A pulley is a simple machine that consists of a wheel on an axle or shaft designed to support movement and change of direction of force. It helps lift loads by reducing the amount of force needed to lift an object.

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What is the ideal mechanical advantage (IMA) of a pulley system?

Back

The ideal mechanical advantage (IMA) of a pulley system is the ratio of the load force to the effort force, indicating how much the pulley system multiplies the input force.

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How do you calculate the ideal mechanical advantage of a pulley system with multiple ropes?

Back

The ideal mechanical advantage can be calculated by counting the number of rope segments supporting the load. For example, if there are 6 segments, the IMA is 6.

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In what situation will a pulley reduce the force needed to lift a load?

Back

A pulley reduces the force needed to lift a load when it is configured in a way that allows multiple rope segments to share the load, effectively distributing the weight.

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What is the relationship between load and effort in a pulley system?

Back

The relationship between load and effort in a pulley system is defined by the ideal mechanical advantage, where the load is equal to the effort multiplied by the IMA.

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If a load of 150 N is lifted with a pulley that has an IMA of 2, how much effort is required?

Back

To lift a 150 N load with an IMA of 2, the effort required would be 150 N / 2 = 75 N.

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What is the formula to determine the effort needed to lift a load using a pulley?

Back

The formula to determine the effort (E) needed to lift a load (L) using a pulley is E = L / IMA.

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How does friction affect the efficiency of a pulley system?

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Friction reduces the efficiency of a pulley system by increasing the amount of effort needed to lift a load, as some of the input force is lost to overcoming friction.

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What is the significance of the number of pulleys in a system?

Back

The number of pulleys in a system affects the ideal mechanical advantage; more pulleys generally mean a greater IMA, allowing for less effort to lift a given load.

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How much effort is required to lift a load of 650 N with a pulley that has an IMA of 2?

Back

To lift a 650 N load with an IMA of 2, the effort required would be 650 N / 2 = 325 N.