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There is no gain in mechanical advantage in a single fixed pulley . explain why the pulley is then used​.

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A single fixed pulley is used only to change the direction of the force applied that is with its use, the effort can be applied in a more conveninent direction. To raise a load directly upwards is difficult.

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