Pulley sets.

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(A)Mechanics - A+80: Mechanical Advantage

Pulley Sets. In this pulley system, the Mechanical Advantage is 2, thus W2 = 2W1 for there to be equilibrium. If W1 is > than .5W2, then W1 goes down and W2 is lifted up.
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A+80+10
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1M20.11
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