Question

A type of single pulley is very often used as a machine even though it does not give any gain in mechanical advantage.
(i) Name the type of pulley used.
(ii) For what purpose is such a pulley used?

Answer 1

(i) Single fixed pulley is the type of single pulley which is very often used as a machine even though it does not give any gain in mechanical advantage.
(ii) Single fixed pulley is used only to change the direction of the force applied.