Does friction have a negative effect on the mechanical advantage

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Friction negatively affects the mechanical advantage of a pulley system. While the 'velocity ratio' represents the ideal scenario, real-world applications must account for factors such as the weight of the pulley and friction. This discussion confirms that friction reduces the efficiency of mechanical advantage, emphasizing the importance of considering these variables in practical applications.

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  • Understanding of basic physics principles related to mechanics
  • Familiarity with pulley systems and their components
  • Knowledge of the concepts of 'velocity ratio' and 'mechanical advantage'
  • Awareness of real-world factors affecting mechanical systems, such as friction
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  • Research the impact of friction on mechanical systems in detail
  • Explore calculations for mechanical advantage in various pulley configurations
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  • Investigate the principles of efficiency in mechanical systems
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does friction have a negative effect on the mechanical advatage of a pulley?
 
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Generally the 'velocity ratio' is the ideal case but the mechanical advantage includes real world effects such as the weight of the pulyl and friction
 

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