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A block and tackle system has the velocity ratio 3. A man can exert a pull of 200 kgf. What is the maximum load he can raise with this pulley system if its efficiency is 50%?


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300 kgf

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360 kgf

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600 kgf

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180 kgf

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Solution

The correct option is A

300 kgf


E = 1n(number of pulleys)

200 = L3

L = 600 kgf

Efficiency = 50% = 50100 × 600 = 300

Maximum load that can be raised = 300 kgf


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