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Understanding Pulleys: How They Reduce Force Through Weight Distribution

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This article delves into the mechanics of pulleys, explaining how they allow for lifting heavy objects with less force. The author uses the analogy of a person in a hammock supported by two ropes to illustrate that the weight is distributed, requiring less individual effort. The explanation extends to how wheels in a pulley system enable the rope to slide around the load, effectively spreading the force over a greater distance and adhering to the principle of conservation of energy. AI

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Understanding Pulleys: How They Reduce Force Through Weight Distribution

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · Liron ·

    F***ing Pulleys, How Do They Work?

    <p><span>Everyone acts like it’s obvious that pulleys do a physically possible thing, but personally, I’ve never understood why you can lift a 100kg object straight up by pulling it with less force than what it weighs.</span></p><img alt="Image" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/le…

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