What kind of machine is used in a flagpole?

Pulley

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Wedge

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Lever

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Inclined plane

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Solution

The correct option is A
Pulley

In a flagpole, a rope runs on the circumference of a pulley. Effort is applied on the rope from downwards. This eases the task of mounting the flag on the top of the pole.

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