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Can a machine like a lever, produce a greater force than what you put into it? Can it increase the energy that you put into it?

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Yes, a lever can produce greater force than what you put into it, but it does not increase the energy that you put into it. Energy is conserved, it cannot be created or destroyed, just moved.

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yes

Step-by-step explanation:

the force is multiplied by the levers length of the handle

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