State whether the following statements are true or false.
State whether the following statements are true or false.

(c) The velocity ratio of a combination of n movable pulleys with a fixed pulley is always 2n.

(d) The velocity ratio of a block and tackle system is always equal to the number of strands of the tackle supporting the load.

Solutions :

(c) A combination of n mobile pulleys and a stationary pulley always has a velocity ratio of 2n (True)

(d) In a block and tackle system, the velocity ratio is always equal to the number of strands in the tackle sustaining the load (True)