pulley

• Простой механизм, состоящий из колеса с желобом, по которому может скользить верёвка для изменения направления или точки приложения силы.

A simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope.

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   A wheel with a grooved rim in which a rope or cable runs, used to change the direction or point of application of a pulling force.

   Простой механизм

   • The workers used a pulley to lift heavy equipment to the top floor.
   • A flagpole uses a simple pulley system to raise the flag.
   • The ship's rigging included several pulleys to manage the sails.

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