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How do simple machines make work easier?(1 point)
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They reduce the amount of force needed to move an object to do the same amount of work.
They reduce the amount of force needed to move an object to do the same amount of work.

They increase the distance over which a force is needed, doing more work with less force.
They increase the distance over which a force is needed, doing more work with less force.

They decrease the distance needed between a person and an object, allowing the person to apply more force and do more work.
They decrease the distance needed between a person and an object, allowing the person to apply more force and do more work.

They magnify the force being applied, thereby decreasing the work they can do with no extra energy exerted by the person using the machine.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
They reduce the amount of force needed to move an object to do the same amount of work.

Explanation: Simple machines trade force for distance — they let you apply a smaller force over a greater distance (or change the direction of a force) so the same amount of work is done with less effort (ignoring friction).