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Which machine has the greatest mechanical efficiency a block and tackle or a lever?

April 26, 2017block efficiency lever Machine mechanical tackle

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Which machine has the greatest mechanical efficiency a block and tackle or a lever?

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In theory there is no difference in efficiency (it would be 1), but in practice I think a block and tackle would lose more force to friction in the pulleys and between the rope and pulleys.