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Multiple choice physics machines levers and pulleys pulley pulleys

In a single movable pulley, if the effort moves by a distance $x$ upwards, by what height is the load raised?

  1. $x/2$

  2. $x$

  3. $4x$

  4. $2x$
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Explanation
Load $L$ is attached to the movable pulley. A rope is fi xed at a point in ceiling that passes through the moveable pulley. 
In order to lift the effort $E$ by $ x$ meters, the load $L$ needs to 
Travel the distance of $ x/2$ meters. (The entire rope needs to be pulled by $E$ for a distance of $ x$) 
Now, Velocity Ratio equals (Distance traveled by $E$) divided by (Distance traveled by $L$) 
So it becomes : $ x/( x/2)$. This equals to 2
Since it is a ratio. it has no units of measurement. 
Multiple choice physics machines levers and pulleys pulley pulleys

What is the velocity ratio of a single movable pulley?

  1. $1$

  2. $0.5$

  3. $2$

  4. $1.5$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Load $L$ is attached to the movable pulley. A rope is fixed at a point in ceiling that passes through the movable pulley.
In order to lift the load $L$ by $X$ meters, the effort $E$ needs to travel the distance of 2X meters. (The entire rope needs to be pulled by $E$ for a distance of 2X.)
Now, Velocity Ratio equals (Distance traveled by $E$) divided by (Distance traveled by $L$)
So it becomes : $2X/X$. This equals to 2
Since it is a ratio. it has no units of measurement.

Multiple choice physics machines levers and pulleys pulley pulleys

A pulley makes our work easier by changing the direction of the force.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

A fixed pulley is primarily used to change the direction of the applied force, making it easier to pull a load downwards rather than lifting it upwards.

Multiple choice physics machines levers and pulleys pulley pulleys

A single fixed pulley is equivalent to a :

  1. first order lever

  2. second order lever

  3. third order lever

  4. complex machine
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A single fixed pulley acts like a first-class lever where the axle is the fulcrum, the load is on one side, and the effort is on the other side.

Multiple choice physics machines levers and pulleys pulley pulleys

In a pulley :

  1. Load and effort are equal

  2. Load is greater than effort

  3. Load is less than effort

  4. Both have no relation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In a single fixed pulley, the effort required is equal to the load (ignoring friction), as the mechanical advantage is 1.

Multiple choice physics machines levers and pulleys pulley pulleys

In a pulley:

  1. wheel is fixed over the axle

  2. effort is greater than the load

  3. mechanical advantage will be more than one

  4. wheel rotates freely over the axle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A pulley consists of a wheel (sheave) that rotates freely on an axle, allowing the rope to move over it with minimal friction.

Multiple choice physics machines levers and pulleys pulley pulleys

A single fixed pulley is

  1. A machine that only changes the direction of the force applied, not the amount

  2. A machine that only changes the amount of force not direction

  3. Both

  4. None
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A single fixed pulley is a machine that only changes the direction of the force applied, not the amount.
The wheel of a fixed pulley does not move because the wheel is attached to some support.

Multiple choice physics machines levers and pulleys pulley pulleys

A single pulley is a :

  1. First order lever

  2. Second order lever

  3. Third order lever

  4. Complex machine
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A single fixed pulley functions as a first-class lever where the axle acts as the fulcrum, the load is on one side, and the effort is on the other.