pulleys

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What is a pulley?

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A simple machine that enables a load to be lifted using lesser force.

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

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The rope is used to lift or lower the load.

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What is the purpose of a wheel in a pulley system?

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The wheel helps to change the direction of the force applied to lift the load.

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What is a load in the context of a pulley?

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The object that is being lifted or moved by the pulley.

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What is an example of a pulley in everyday life?

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A flagpole uses a pulley to raise and lower the flag.

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How does a pulley make work easier?

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It allows you to lift heavy objects with less effort.

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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, making it easier to lift.

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What is a compound pulley?

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A system that combines fixed and movable pulleys to lift heavier loads.

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What is the mechanical advantage of a pulley?

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The ratio of the load lifted to the effort applied.