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== 5-to-1 (4-to-1) Pulley == | == 5-to-1 (4-to-1) Pulley == | ||
These pulleys distribute the force in a way that lifting a person is possible without assistance. However due to the ratio the speed of lifting is very low and there is substantial friction from the amount of bends in the pulley system. | These pulleys distribute the force in a way that lifting a person is possible without assistance. However due to the ratio the speed of lifting is very low and in some cases there is substantial friction from the amount of bends in the pulley system. | ||
=== Rescue === | === Rescue === | ||
TODO | TODO | ||