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Mechanical comprehensionQuestion 1 of 5

A single fixed pulley is used to raise a 40 kg load. Ignoring friction, what does the fixed pulley change?

It halves the force needed.It changes the direction of the force only.It doubles the distance the load rises.It removes the need to overcome the load's weight.

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