A pulley system has 4 pulleys. Its velocity ratio (number of supporting ropes) is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A pulley system has 4 pulleys. Its velocity ratio (number of supporting ropes) is
A. 4
B. 1
C. 8
D. 2
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
For ideal block and tackle with n movable pulleys, VR = n = 4.

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