Mechanical comprehension · Difficulty 2
Try this ASVAB-style question.
Choose your answer before opening the explanation. This original practice item is for preparation and does not reproduce an official test question.
An ideal single fixed pulley mainly changes the:
- Direction of force
- Mass of the load
- Amount of work required
- Weight of the rope
Reveal answer and explanation
Direction of force
A fixed pulley redirects the pull but provides no ideal mechanical advantage.