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How does a pulley make work easier when it is used to lift an object?(1 point)
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It changes the direction of the lifting force to work with gravity.
It changes the direction of the lifting force to work with gravity.

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.

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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 instead of upward, making the lift easier or more convenient. It doesn't reduce the object's weight or change the total work required (ideal pulley).