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GgaryTheSnail replied to the thread Mechanical advantage, or just a redirection of force?.Thank you again.
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No. A pulley would turn freely but remain in position, which will equalise the tension on both sides of the pulley. As shown, the... -
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Your diagram needs a better looking wench.:wink: -
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GgaryTheSnail replied to the thread Mechanical advantage, or just a redirection of force?.Thank you for the information. Would the top of the post along with its movement give a similar mechanical advantage as a single pulley...
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It offers both a mechanical advantage and redirects the force. The steeper the post, and the closer its foot is to the stump, the... -
GgaryTheSnail posted the thread Mechanical advantage, or just a redirection of force? in Mechanical Engineering.In the following image, does the 4 x 4 post offer a mechanical advantage or does it just redirect force? Thank you in advance. Reference...

