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The value of MA in the third class lever is alaways less than one,why

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Answer:

It is always less than 1 because the load arm is always longer than effort arm.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the formula, MA= effort divided by load which makes it less than 1.

This helps by reducing the applied force(effort). It is a speed multiplier.

Hope it helps.

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