pulleys

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What does a pulley help us do?

Back

A pulley helps us lift loads easily.

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What type of machine is a pulley?

Back

A pulley is a simple machine.

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What is one use of a pulley?

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To lift containers to or off a truck.

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What is the rope in a pulley system called?

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The rope is called the rope.

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What is the main purpose of a pulley?

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The main purpose of a pulley is to change the direction of force to lift heavy objects.

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Can you name a place where you might see a pulley?

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You might see a pulley at a construction site or in a theater to raise and lower curtains.

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What is a load in a pulley system?

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A load is the object that is being lifted or moved.

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What is the wheel in a pulley system?

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The wheel is the round part that the rope moves over.

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What is an example of a simple pulley?

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An example of a simple pulley is a flagpole.

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How does a pulley make work easier?

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A pulley makes work easier by allowing us to lift heavy objects with less effort.