A block and tackle lifts a load 2 metres using a system with mechanical advantage 5. How far must the effort end of the rope be pulled?
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Correct answer to question 145 (Mechanical Comprehension): 10 metres
Method
Effort distance equals mechanical advantage times load distance: 5 x 2 = 10 metres.
Updated: November 2026
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