Thanks for the reply..So effectively the man pulling the rope (50 KG) cannot lift the heavier man (70KG). He can just climb the rope at his side. If he doesn't the rope may snap at max due to tension but in no way can the heavy man come above ground.
Hence Can it be assumed that the maximum...
Can a man whose weight is 50KG (but powerful arms) lift another man with 70 KG weight using an overhead pulley.
I guess no since the light man is not clamped to the groud, his arm strength will not bear any significance and he can lift only the wieght(on other side of the pulley) equal to his...