Question

How do simple machines make work easier? (1 point)
Responses

They magnify the force being applied. This decreases the work they can do with no extra energy exerted by the person using the machine.
They magnify the force being applied. This decreases the work they can do with no extra energy exerted by the person using the machine.

They increase the distance over which a force is needed, doing more work with lesson force.
They increase the distance over which a force is needed, doing more work with lesson force.

They reduce the amount of force needed to move and object to do the same amount of work.
They reduce the amount of force needed to move and object to do the same amount of work.

They decrease the distance needed between a person and an object. This allows the person to apply more force and to do more work.

Answer 1

They decrease the distance needed between a person and an object. This allows the person to apply more force and to do more work.