Asked by xochitl

How does a pulley make work easier when it is used to lift an object?(1 point)
Responses

It reduces the weight of the object being lifted.
It reduces the weight of the object being lifted.

It decreases the distance over which the force must be applied to lift the object.
It decreases the distance over which the force must be applied to lift the object.

It increases the amount of work produced to lift the object.
It increases the amount of work produced to lift the object.

It changes the direction of the lifting force to work with gravity.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
It changes the direction of the lifting force to work with gravity.

Explanation: A fixed pulley lets you pull downward (using your weight) while the load moves upward; it doesn't reduce the object's weight or change the total work (neglecting friction).