In figure, draw a tackle to lift the load by applying the force in the downward direction. State how many strands of tackle are supporting the load.
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Solution
In general, if the total number of pulleys used in both the blocks is n and the effort is applied in the downward direction, then the ension in the n segments of the string support the load.
Here n=5, so 5 strands of tackle are supporting the load.