Telescoping (mechanics)
Telescoping in mechanics describes the movement of one part sliding out from another, lengthening an object (such as a telescope or the lift arm of an aerial work platform) from its rest state. In modern equipment this can be achieved by a hydraulics, but pulleys are generally used for simpler designs such as extendable ladders & amateur radio antennas.

Showing the telescopic principle, an object collapsed (above) and extended (below), providing more reach.
See also Telescopic cylinder.
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