The machine used to raise a flag makes work easier by

The machine used to raise a flag makes work easier by
A. changing the direction of the effort.
B. making the load lighter.
C. reducing the distance that effort moves.
D. Reducing the effort

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The correct answer is (A) Changing the direction of the effort.

When the rope is pulled down the pulley turns and the flag goes up. This is because the pulleys changes the direction of the effort.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on July 29, 2019 at 06:52

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