Puzzle 3

Determine the mechanical advantage of this system using the "T" System. 

Begin with T1 at the hand and continue around the system until you have all blanks filled in with a "T" value. 

Remember, the T values of the rope segments that enter and exit a pulley must be the same (to remain balanced), and the T value on the eye of the pulley is the sum of the T value of the rope segments that enter and exit the pulley.  The relationship between the hand and the load is the mechanical advantage.

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