How can a simple fixed pulley make a job easier?(1 point)

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by decreasing the force required to lift the object
by decreasing the force required to lift the object

by decreasing the distance that the force needs to be applied
by decreasing the distance that the force needs to be applied

by decreasing the work done
by decreasing the work done

by changing the direction at which the force needs to be applied

Answer 1

A simple fixed pulley makes a job easier by changing the direction at which the force needs to be applied. This allows the user to pull down (which is often easier) to lift an object up.