A simple machine helps a person doing
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- Aless work.
- Bthe same amount of work with lesser force.Correct
- Cthe same amount of work.
- Dthe same amount of work much faster.
Explanation
The correct answer is B because a simple machine operates on the principle of mechanical advantage. While a machine cannot change the total amount of work required to complete a task, it allows a person to perform that work by applying a smaller force over a longer distance. In essence, it makes the task easier by reducing the effort needed, even though the total energy or work remains the same.
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