Answer to Question #265091 in Physics for Sumpaaa

Question #265091

How much pull (F) would it take on the block and tackle rope to lift a 545 pounds engine?

Expert's answer

The mechanical advantage of the block and tackle (gun tackle) is 2:

"F=545\/2=272.5\\text{ N}."

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