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Newtonian mechanics discusses the movement of classical bodies under the influence of forces by applying Newton’s three laws. For more general concepts, use [classical-mechanics]. For Newton’s description of gravity, use [newtonian-gravity].

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Pulling myself up with a pulley attached to myself

If I stand on a platform with a pulley attached. Can I pull myself upwards by pulling the end of the rope upwards? My intuition tells me yes, but I cannot seem to find a way to draw a free body diagra …
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