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A single fixed pulley is used because: (a) it changes the direction of applied effort conveniently. (b) it multiplies speed. (c) it multiplies effort. (d) its efficiency is 100%.
Topic: Machines, levers and pulleys
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(a) it changes the direction of applied effort conveniently.
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