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

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 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.
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The correct response is:

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

This describes how a pulley system can reduce the amount of force needed to lift an object by allowing the lift to be done in a more efficient manner, typically by redirecting the force applied.

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