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Short answer27
Numerical8
Diagram7
MCQ7
Reasoning5
Definition1
Identification1

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Machines, levers and pulleys 33Mechanical advantage 2Block and tackle pulley system 2Classes of levers 2Single movable pulley 1Ideal machine 1Non-uniform metre rule 1Principle of moments 1

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DefinitionEasy2 marks

With reference to the terms Mechanical Advantage, Velocity Ratio and efficiency of a machine, name and define the term that will not change for a machine of a given design.

5(b)

From the diagram given below, answer the questions that follow:

5(b)(i)2016

Short answerEasy1 mark

What kind of pulleys are A and B?

5(b)(ii)2016

Short answerEasy1 mark

State the purpose of pulley B.

5(b)(iii)2016

Short answerEasy1 mark

What effort has to be applied at C to just raise the load L = 20 kgf? [3] (Neglect the weight of pulley A and friction).

5(c)(i)2016

Short answerEasy3 marks

An effort is applied on the bigger wheel of a gear having 32 teeth. It is used to turn a wheel of 8 teeth. Where is it used?

5(c)(ii)2016

NumericalModerate1 mark

A pulley system has three pulleys. A load of 120 N is overcome by applying an effort of 50 N. Calculate the Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency of this system.