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A person is lifting a heavy box using a lever. What is the purpose of the lever in this situation?(1 point)
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to reduce the energy needed to lift the box while keeping the direction of the force the same
to reduce the energy needed to lift the box while keeping the direction of the force the same

to reduce the force needed to lift the box while keeping the direction of the force the same
to reduce the force needed to lift the box while keeping the direction of the force the same

to reduce the force needed to lift the box and change the direction of the force
to reduce the force needed to lift the box and change the direction of the force

to reduce the energy needed to lift the box and change the direction of the force

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to reduce the force needed to lift the box and change the direction of the force

Explanation: a lever gives a mechanical advantage so you can apply less force to lift the box. In typical use you push down on one end and the other end lifts up, so the direction of the applied force is reversed.