Why might you want to use a single fixed pulley?

A to reduce the force needed to raise objects

B to raise or lower heavy objects

C

to raise or lower lightweight objects

D

to reduce the weight of lifted objects

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Braeden Warren

Biology

20 April, 01:12

Why might you want to use a single fixed pulley?

A to reduce the force needed to raise objects

B to raise or lower heavy objects

C

to raise or lower lightweight objects

D

to reduce the weight of lifted objects

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Meyers · Answer 1

Answer:A

Explanation:

A fixed pulley raises the load in a unidirectional manner ... This therefore reduces the force required to raise that same load without the pulley ... It actually reduces the force required to raise objects

Why might you want to use a single fixed pulley?A to reduce the force needed to raise objectsB to raise or lower heavy objectsCto raise or lower lightweight objectsDto reduce the weight of lifted objects

Why might you want to use a single fixed pulley?

A to reduce the force needed to raise objects

B to raise or lower heavy objects

C

to raise or lower lightweight objects

D

to reduce the weight of lifted objects