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How to find out the Mechanical Advantage of Pulley | MA & IMA pulley

Last updated on January 1st, 2022 at 10:18 am

Of all simple machines, the mechanical advantage is easiest to calculate for pulleys. To find out the mechanical advantage of a Pulley, simply count the number of ropes supporting the load. That is the IMA or Ideal Mechanical Advantage of Pulley.

Once again we have to exert force over a longer distance to multiply force. To raise a load 1 meter with a pulley system you have to pull N meters of rope.

How to find out the Mechanical Advantage of Pulley | MA & IMA pulley
IMA of pulley

Pulley systems are often used to raise flags and window blinds and are part of the mechanism of construction cranes.

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