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A block and tackle has two pulleys in each block, with the tackle tied to the hook of the lower block and the effort being applied upwards.
(a) draw a neat diagram to show this arrangement and calculate its mechanical advantage.
(b) If the load moves up a distance x, by what distance will the fre end of the string move up ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution **(a) Diagram and Mechanical Advantage Calculation** 1. **Draw the Diagram**: - Start by sketching two blocks, one above the other. - Each block has two pulleys. - The upper block has two pulleys labeled as P1 and P2. ...
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