Raymond Choat wrote:
>
> I may be wrong (my name is "wrong way ray" after all) but all pulleys would
> move same rate if the rope is same width its entire length. But I agree
> still they should not have common shaft. If the rope got rained on and part
> was in the sun and part was not, then the rope would not be the same
> thickness its entire length because of swelling (wet) or shrinking (dry).
> Wrong Way Ray (Raymond Choat)

Sorry Ray, if the pulleys all moved at the
same rate there is no mechanical advantage
and the block and tackle doesn't work. :o)
-Roman

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