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What Are the Different Types of Pulleys and How Do They Function?

Pulleys are helpful tools, but they can be tricky to use. They make work easier in different ways, and there are three main types of pulleys:

  1. Fixed Pulleys: These change the direction of force. For example, if you pull down, it lifts something up. But they don’t actually make it easier to lift heavy things which can be a bit frustrating.

  2. Movable Pulleys: These help reduce the amount of effort needed to lift something. However, they can be complicated to set up.

  3. Compound Pulleys: These are a mix of fixed and movable pulleys. They work really well, but putting them together correctly can be tricky and might feel a bit overwhelming.

Even though using pulleys can be tough, looking at diagrams or models can really help you understand how they work.

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What Are the Different Types of Pulleys and How Do They Function?

Pulleys are helpful tools, but they can be tricky to use. They make work easier in different ways, and there are three main types of pulleys:

  1. Fixed Pulleys: These change the direction of force. For example, if you pull down, it lifts something up. But they don’t actually make it easier to lift heavy things which can be a bit frustrating.

  2. Movable Pulleys: These help reduce the amount of effort needed to lift something. However, they can be complicated to set up.

  3. Compound Pulleys: These are a mix of fixed and movable pulleys. They work really well, but putting them together correctly can be tricky and might feel a bit overwhelming.

Even though using pulleys can be tough, looking at diagrams or models can really help you understand how they work.

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