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An illustration shows a man lifting a box using a pulley.
What is accomplished by this simple pulley?
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It changes the direction of the force needed to lift the object.
It changes the direction of the force needed to lift the object.
It changes the distance of the pull needed to lift the object.
It changes the distance of the pull needed to lift the object.
It changes the duration needed to lift the object.
It changes the duration needed to lift the object.
It changes the total work done to lift the object.
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It changes the direction of the force needed to lift the object.
Explanation: A single (fixed) pulley redirects the applied force so you can pull down instead of lift up. It does not give a mechanical advantage (force magnitude, distance moved, and total work remain the same, ignoring friction).
Explanation: A single (fixed) pulley redirects the applied force so you can pull down instead of lift up. It does not give a mechanical advantage (force magnitude, distance moved, and total work remain the same, ignoring friction).
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