How Do Pulleys Multiply Force in Complex Systems?

[Ranger Mike]

many pulleys at various angles multiply the initial power of the winch

 

[Baluncore]

many pulleys at various angles multiply the initial power of the winch

The "cat's cradle" technique is very rarely seen due to the lack of anchor points for snatch blocks near highways. It really comes into its own when a heavy vehicle sinks, or rolls over, in a forest.

 

[berkeman]

Wow, very impressive. I like how they said they tried pushing it out with a 'dozer and that did not work, and then later in the video you can see the back of the truck with big letters "DO NOT PUSH". LOL

 

[DaveC426913]

Man, guys just blithely walking in and amongst those tensioned cables...

Anybody seen Ghost Ship?