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Simple Machines - Class VI

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A pulley system has a single fixed pulley and a single movable pulley. Its mechanical advantage is ____ .

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The mechanical advantage (MA) of a pulley system is equal to the number of rope segments supporting the load. A system with one fixed and one movable pulley typically has two segments supporting the load, resulting in an MA of 2.

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