Single movable pulley acts as a

speed multiplier

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force multiplier

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Solution

The correct option is D force multiplier
Using a single movable pulley, the load can be lifted by applying an effort equal to half the load i.e. single movable pulley acts as a force multiplier.

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The type of single pulley that can act as a force multiplier is a

A movable pulley is used as :

(a) a force multiplier

(b) a speed multiplier

(d) an energy multiplier

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