Question 2094 Deck General
70% to passYou are using tackle number 5 as shown in illustration D029DG below to lift a weight of 300 lbs. If you include 10 percent of the weight for each sheave for friction, what is the pull on the hauling part required to lift the weight?
A
50 lbs.
B
75 lbs.
C
90 lbs.
D
112 lbs.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) 90 lbs. The reason is that with a 5-part tackle system, the weight of the load (300 lbs) is distributed across 5 parts of the line. Additionally, 10% of the weight is added for friction at each of the 5 sheaves. So the total pull required on the hauling part is 300 lbs / 5 parts + (300 lbs * 10% * 5 sheaves) = 60 lbs + 30 lbs = 90 lbs. The other options are incorrect because they do not properly account for the 5-part tackle system and the 10% friction factor at each sheave.
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