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From the tool guide: common questions about Pulley System Simulator
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What is mechanical advantage?
The factor by which a machine multiplies your force. For an ideal pulley system it equals the number of rope strands supporting the load.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upDo pulleys reduce the work needed?
No. They reduce the force but you pull a longer distance, so the work (force × distance) is the same in an ideal system.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upKey ideas
- With n supporting strands the ideal effort force is load ÷ n.
- You pull n times as much rope as the load rises, so the work stays the same.
- Friction lowers the efficiency, so the real effort is a bit bigger than ideal.
Things to try
- Set 4 strands, then drag the rope handle down and read the effort force.
- Compare the distance you pull with how far the load rises.
- Add friction and see the efficiency drop.
- Raise the load to its limit to see the maximum lift.
Where this is used
Pulleys lift loads on cranes, sailboats, elevators and construction sites. The block and tackle multiplies force so people can move heavy loads.
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