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How can the mechanical advantage of a lever be increased?

A) by applying a larger force
B) by making the lever shorter
C) by applying the force farther from the fulcrum
D) by moving the fulcrum away from the load

User Palu
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Answer: by applying the force farther from the fulcrum

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User Bobby Ortiz
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Answer;

C) by applying the force farther from the fulcrum

Explanation;

  • The mechanical advantage of a machine is the factor by which it multiplies any applied force. It is a measure of the ratio of output force to input force.
  • Mechanical advantage of levers depends on how far away each are from the fulcrum.
  • The mechanical advantage of a lever is increased when either the effort is moved further away from the fulcrum or the load is shifted closer to the fulcrum, or both.
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