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A belt and pulley system is characterized by - Answer-two
or more pulleys in common to a belt.
What does a belt and pulley system allow for? - Answer-
mechanical power, torque, and speed to be transmitted
across axles
How is mechanical advantage realized? - Answer-if the
pulleys are different diameters
what is a pulley? - Answer-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
Why are pulleys used? - Answer-lift loads
apply forces
trasmit power
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What is usually the drive element of a pulley? - Answer-
rope, cable, belt or chain that runs over the pulley inside
the groove
Pulleys are assembled to form what - Answer-a block and
tackle in order to provide mechanical advantage to apply
large forces
rope and pulley systems (block and tackle) are
characterized by what? - Answer-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
What is the mechanical advantage of a rope and pulley
system if it does not dissipate or store energy? - Answer-
the number of parts of the rope that act on the load
What is a lever? - Answer-a machine consisting of a beam
or rigid rod pivoted at a fixed hinge or fulcrum