A basic question from screw jack coefficient of friction

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The coefficient of friction for a screw jack with two pulleys is negative during the lowering state due to the direction of the forces acting on the system. In this configuration, the friction opposes the motion of the load being lowered, resulting in a negative coefficient. Understanding the arrangement and mechanics of the screw jack and pulleys is crucial for accurate analysis.

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why the coefficient of friction of screw jack of two pulley is negative in lowering state?
 
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haseeb661 said:
why the coefficient of friction of screw jack of two pulley is negative in lowering state?
Can you explain the question better? I don't understand the arrangement of jack and pulleys. Can you give us a diagram?

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