Question 2122 Deck General
70% to passHow much force would be required to lift a weight of 200 lbs. using a gun tackle rigged to disadvantage (do not consider friction)?
A
50 lbs.
B
100 lbs.
C
150 lbs.
D
200 lbs.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 100 lbs. In a gun tackle rigged to disadvantage, the mechanical advantage is 2:1. This means that to lift a 200 lb weight, the force required would be 1/2 of the weight, which is 100 lbs. The other options are incorrect because: A) 50 lbs. would not provide enough force to lift the 200 lb weight. C) 150 lbs. would be more force than necessary. D) 200 lbs. would be the full weight of the object, not the required force.
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