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Which statement about simple machines is correct?(1 point)
Responses

Simple machines always increase the distance that force is applied to do work.
Simple machines always increase the distance that force is applied to do work.

Simple machines always reduce the force needed to do move a load.
Simple machines always reduce the force needed to do move a load.

Simple machines do not change the amount of work done.
Simple machines do not change the amount of work done.

Simple machines increase the amount of work done.
Simple machines increase the amount of work done.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
"Simple machines do not change the amount of work done."

Explanation: ideal simple machines conserve energy — they trade force for distance (less force over a greater distance) so input work = output work. (With friction or inefficiencies, more input work may be needed.)