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there is no gain in mechanical advantage in the case of single fixed Pulley explain why the pulley is then used?​
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there is no gain in mechanical advantage in the case of single fixed Pulley explain why the pulley is then used?​

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To change the direction of the force.
Eg. A person pulling downwards on a rope that runs through 1 pulley would exert an upwards force on a box attached to the other end.
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