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A pulley in a catapult is used to provide mechanical advantage by increasing the force applied to launch the projectile. As the tension in the rope connected to the pulley increases, it allows for a greater potential energy to be stored and then released rapidly to launch the projectile further and with more force. The pulley system helps in making the catapult more efficient and powerful.

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