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 is the load in a pulley system?

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The object that is being lifted or moved.

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What is the purpose of a pulley?

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To lift heavy objects more easily.

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What are the main parts of a pulley?

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Wheel, axle, rope, and load.

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How does a pulley make work easier?

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By changing the direction of the force needed to lift an object.

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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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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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How can pulleys be used in construction?

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To lift heavy materials to high places.

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What is a block and tackle?

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A system of multiple pulleys that makes lifting even easier.