A block and tackle system has the velocity ratio 3. A man can exert a pull of 200kgf. What is the maximum load he can raise with this pulley system if its efficiency is 60%
A
250kgf
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B
260kgf
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C
350kgf
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D
360kgf
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Solution
The correct option is C360kgf Mechanicaladvantage=VelocityRatio×Efficiency M.A=3×60100=1.8 M.A=loadeffort ∴load=M.A×effort ⇒1.8×200=360kgf