How does a single fixed pulley, like the one seen here, help you do work?

Question

Responses

A changes the direction of the forcechanges the direction of the force

B increases the amount of applied forceincreases the amount of applied force

C decreases the amount of applied forcedecreases the amount of applied force

D allows you to pull the rope a shorter distanceallows

Answer 1

A single fixed pulley primarily changes the direction of the force. When you pull down on the rope, the load is lifted up. This can make it easier to lift heavy objects, especially when it allows the user to pull downward rather than lifting upward directly.

So the correct response is:

A changes the direction of the force.