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Distance the load moves comparison to the applied effort force will depend on the number of pulleys

Combination

Less and less effort is required to lift heavy loads as more pulleys are added.

Combination

What type of pulley is a WINDOW SHADE / BLINDS?

Fixed

Effort is always applied by pulling down, to work with force of gravity

Fixed or Combination

Effort is applied by pulling up.

Moveable

What type of pulley is a GARAGE DOOR MECHANISM?

Moveable

Pulley and load move when rope is pulled.

Moveable.

In theory, lifting takes the same effort as lifting without the pulley. In practice, effort must be greater than load.

Fixed.

Doesn't move when rope is pulled; rotates in place.

Fixed

What type of pulley is a CRANE?

Combination

One pulley supports the load with 2 ropes. Mechanical Advantage = 2

Moveable

Load moves the same distance that the rope is pulled by the effort.

Fixed.

Load is supported with one rope. Mechanical Advantage = 1

Fixed

What kind of pulley is a CLOTHESLINE?

Fixed

Number of rope segments determines the Mechanical Advantage.

Combination

The load moves half the distance that the rope is pulled by the effort.

Moveable

Two or more sets of pulleys connected by the same rope. Upper set doesn't move, lower set does.

Combination

Fixed to a supporting structure. Not directly attached to the load.

Fixed.

Attached directly to the load being lifted.

Moveable

What kind of pulley is a FLAG POLE?

Fixed

What type of pulley is on a SAIL BOAT?

Moveable

Lifting requires less force than without pulley, but it must be applied over a greater distance.

Moveable