Question
Explain Block and Tackle system of a pulley.
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Answer
In sheaf pulley system there are two sets of pulleys, each set containing two or more pulleys, these pulleys are mounted on a common axle and are of the same radius. The set of pulleys attached to the high platform is called a block, whereas the set of pulleys attached to the load is called a tackle.
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