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How does a pulley make work easier when it is used to lift an object? (1 point)

It increases the amount of work produced to lift the object.

It reduces the weight of the object being lifted.

It decreases the distance over which the force must be applied to lift the object.

It changes the direction of the lifting force to work with gravity.​

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Step-by-step explanation:

With a single fixed pulley, you pull down (working with the force of gravity) to lift the load up.

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