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Although a single pulley doesn't offer a mechanical advantage as does the compound pulley, sometimes it can be helpful to change the angle. For example, when lifting an object, it may not be desirable or possible to stand directly above or below it. A single pulley allows one to stand to the side and pull. It also eliminates the friction associated with pulling a rope over a sharp edge, which would be the case if pulling at an angle over the edge of, say, a rooftop.

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