pulleys

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What is a pulley?

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A simple machine that helps lift loads using less force.

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What does a pulley consist of?

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A wheel, a rope, and sometimes a load.

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What is the main function of a pulley?

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To lift or lower objects easily.

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How does a pulley make lifting easier?

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It changes the direction of the force applied.

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What is an example of a pulley in everyday life?

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A flagpole or a clothesline.

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What is the role of the rope in a pulley system?

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To connect the load to the wheel and transfer force.

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What is a fixed pulley?

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A pulley that is attached to a structure and does not move.

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What is a movable pulley?

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A pulley that moves with the load, reducing the effort needed to lift it.

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What is a compound pulley?

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A system that combines fixed and movable pulleys to lift heavy loads more easily.

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What is the load in a pulley system?

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The object that is being lifted or moved.