The Velocity Ratio (V.R.) of a block and tackle system of three pulleys with the effort in upward direction is:

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The Velocity Ratio (V.R.) of a block and tackle system of three pulleys with the effort in upward direction is:

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4

Reason — With the effort directed upwards, two pulleys are in the movable block and one is fixed. Four string segments support the load, so V.R. = 4.

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