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The fishing pole shown here is an example of a lever. Which statement describes the fishing pole's mechanical advantage?

The fishing pole shown here is an example of a lever. Which statement describes the-example-1
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The person will exert a much larger force to take a fish out of the water than the fish itself weighs. The advantage of the fishing pole, however, is that it moves the fish a large distance, from the water to the boat or the shore.

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