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In our discussion of the block and tackle in Figure 3.23, we claimed that when the right...

In our discussion of the block and tackle in Figure 3.23, we claimed that when the right end of the string is lifted through a distance L, the body of the pulley is lifted a distance L/2. Give a geometric argument to prove this claim.

(reference figure3.23)

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