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If you have a mechanical advantage of 2 with a block and tackle system.  How much force do you have to pull with? Half Twice one quarter Three times
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If you have a mechanical advantage of 2 with a block and tackle system.  How much force do you have to pull with?

Half
Twice
one quarter
Three times

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A: Half

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Answer:

Half

Step-by-step explanation:

You only have to exert a force equal to half the weight of the load to lift it.

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