Machines make work easier by increasing the amount of force that is applied, increasing the distance over which the force is applied, or changing the direction in which the force is applied.
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John observed that machines are very helpful in performing work because they increase the amount of force, and also make the distance the force is applied Greater or Lesser?
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Machines make work easier by increasing the amount of force that is applied, increasing the distance over which the force is applied, or changing the direction in which the force is applied.
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Given the fact that:

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Answer the question:


John observed that machines are very helpful in performing work because they increase the amount of force, and also make the distance the force is applied Greater or Lesser?
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Greater