Mechanical ComprehensionQuestion 103 of 120
Increasing the length of a lever's effort arm will:
a.decrease the force output
b.have no effect
c.increase the mechanical advantage
d.reduce the load
Explanation
A longer effort arm gives more leverage, increasing the mechanical advantage. This lets a smaller effort force lift a larger load.
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