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How does a pulley make work easier when it is used to lift an object?(1 point)
It decreases the distance over which the force must be applied to lift the object.
It reduces the weight of the object being lifted.
It increases the amount of work produced to lift the object.
It changes the direction of the lifting force to work with gravity.
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It changes the direction of the lifting force to work with gravity.
A fixed pulley lets you pull down instead of lifting up (making the task easier); using movable or compound pulleys can also reduce the required force by providing mechanical advantage.
A fixed pulley lets you pull down instead of lifting up (making the task easier); using movable or compound pulleys can also reduce the required force by providing mechanical advantage.
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