A single fixed pulley helps in changing the ____ of force.

magnitude

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direction

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type

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effect

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Solution

The correct option is B direction
A single fixed pulley is used to change the direction of the pull to lift a load. Hence, the force applied is in downwards direction instead of upwards direction to lift the objects up using a pulley.

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