Question

Explain the difference between a fixed pulley and a movable pulley

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

fixed pulley: A pulley system in which the pulley is attached to a fixed point and the rope is attached to the object. ... movable pulley: A pulley system in which the pulley is attached to the object; one end of the rope is attached to a fixed point and the other end of the rope is free.

Answer 2

A fixed pulley's wheel and axle stay in one place. ... A movable pulley is a pulley that is free to move up and down, and is attached to a ceiling or other object by two lengths of the same rope. Examples of movable pulleys include construction cranes, modern elevators, and some types of weight lifting machines at the gym.