Question

A fixed, single pulley that is used to lift a block does which one of the following?
a.
doubles the force required to lift the block
b.
decreases the force required to lift the block
c.
makes the block easier to lift by changing the direction of the force needed to lift it
d.
decreases the force required and changes the direction of the force required

Answer 1

@_Army_Strong_ @AravindG

Answer 2

@bbcream14

Answer 3

@KendrickLamar2014 @RLTW1992 @ganeshie8 @texaschic101

Answer 4

@IsaiahCC100

Answer 5

@littel_red @WinryRockbell

Answer 6

i think it is C

Answer 7

ima say a??? let me take another loook tho

Answer 8

OK
I WOULD like proof sense I have too different answer I am given

Answer 9

nope i say d... but im not sure but it makes the most logical

Answer 10

Proof please

Answer 11

@Mr.Man420

Answer 12

ok think of it, the pully is changing the direction to up insted of side ways like you would be if you were pushing. it also deccress requied force anad make it less laybor do to the pull taking most of the preasue?

Answer 13

so the only option that gives both of thoes options is d, thats my thought anyways,

Answer 14

O.K. thank you hun