In the figure show , a person wants to raise a block lying on the ground to a height `h` . In which case he has to exert more force. Assume pulleys and strings are light .

Options

A. Figure (i)
B. Figure (ii)
C. Same in both
D. Cannot be determined

Answer

A

Explanation

If force applied by man is F. then in first figure force transferred to the block is F, while in second figure force transferred to the block is 2F.