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FCTC
TEST
PREP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH SIMPLIFIED
SOLUTION
1.
A belt and pulley system is characterized by: two or more pulleys in common to a belt.
2.
What
does
a
belt
and
pulley
system
allow
for?:
mechanical
power,
torque,
and
speed
to
be
transmitted
across
axles
3.
How
is
mechanical
advantage
realized?:
if the pulleys are ditterent diameters
4.
what
is
a
pulley?:
a
wheel
on
an
axle
or
shaft
that
is
designed
to
support
movement
and
change
of
direction
of
a
cable
or
belt
along
its
circumference
5.
Why are pulleys used?: lift loads
apply forces
trasmit
power
6.
What
is
usually
the
drive
element
of
a
pulley?:
rope, cable, belt or chain that runs over the
pulley inside
the groove
7.
Pulleys are assembled to form what:
a block and tackle in order to provide mechanical advantage
to apply
large forces
8.
rope and pulley systems (block and tackle) are characterized by what?:
the use
of a single
continuous rope to transmit a tension force around one or more pulleys to lift or move a load
the
rope
may
be
a
light
line
or
a
strong
cable
