Question

Use the image of the pulley to answer the question.

A photo shows a hook attached to ropes used to lift things.

How is this pulley helpful for lifting objects?

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Responses

It allows objects to be lifted with less force and applied in a downward direction.
It allows objects to be lifted with less force and applied in a downward direction.

It allows objects to be lifted with the same amount of force, but applied in a downward direction.
It allows objects to be lifted with the same amount of force, but applied in a downward direction.

It allows objects to be lifted with less total energy and over a much shorter distance.
It allows objects to be lifted with less total energy and over a much shorter distance.

It allows objects to be lifted with the same amount of force, but over a much shorter distance.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:

**It allows objects to be lifted with less force and applied in a downward direction.**

Pulleys can change the direction of the applied force, allowing a person to lift an object more easily by pulling down rather than lifting up directly.

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