DiagramModerate2 marks
6(iii)
Given are two pulleys.
Copy and complete the labelled diagram connecting the two pulleys with a tackle to obtain Velocity Ratio = 2.
Topic: Pulley system with velocity ratio 2
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Answer
Solution diagram
Exam answer
Connect the pulleys as a single fixed pulley and a single movable pulley with two supporting rope segments, giving VR = 2.
Explanation
The movable block must be supported by two segments of the same rope.
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