Question

A person is lifting a heavy box using a lever. What is the purpose of the lever in this situation?(1 point)
Responses

to reduce the energy needed to lift the box while keeping the direction of the force the same
to reduce the energy needed to lift the box while keeping the direction of the force the same

to reduce the force needed to lift the box and change the direction of the force
to reduce the force needed to lift the box and change the direction of the force

to reduce the force needed to lift the box while keeping the direction of the force the same
to reduce the force needed to lift the box while keeping the direction of the force the same

to reduce the energy needed to lift the box and change the direction of the force

The purpose of the lever in this situation is to reduce the force needed to lift the box while keeping the direction of the force the same.