Determining mechanical advantage with the t-method

[jackharvey]

I was taught this is not a simple 3:1 but rather a compound 3:1 because you multiplied the pully's outputs together instead of adding them together like a simple 3:1. I believe you were correct to multiply them in this method.

[mechanicandskills]

count the ropes then say 1 at the end . i see 3 ropes then say 3 to 1...easy

[redredrobin]

Not sure you you got 3 thumbs down. The video accomplished what it set out to do. Thanks.