5.2.2 The advantage the man will have by using the pulley system instead of just picking it up is that the pulley system reduces the amount of force required to lift the weight. By distributing the weight over multiple ropes and allowing for changes in direction, the man can lift heavier loads with less effort.
5.3 The function of a crank is to convert rotational motion into linear motion, allowing force to be applied in a different direction or to move an object in a straight line.
5.4 Complete the sentence: A crank increases mechanical advantage by increasing the distance between the handle and central shaft.
5.5 Two examples of where cranks are used in machines are:
- The hand crank on a bicycle that converts pedaling motion into wheel rotation.
- The crank used in a car engine to convert rotational motion into the linear motion of pistons.