A man is using a machine in which he is applying force in downward direction and the weight is pulled in upward direction. He is using a ___ .

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Solution

In a pulley, the rope/string is run along the groove to pull up a weight on one side by applying a force downwards from the other side. So, the man is using a pulley.

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