A Lever System Works at a Mechanical Advantage When

question 97

Multiple Choice

A lever system works at a mechanical advantage when:

• A) the fulcrum is located farther from the applied force.
• B) a small load is to be moved.
• C) the fulcrum is located closer to the applied force.
• D) the fulcrum is equally situated between the load and the force.

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