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What is the formula for calculating the mechanical advantage of a lever?
What is the formula for calculating the mechanical advantage of a lever?
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What is the mechanical advantage of a 1st class lever if the length of the effort arm is 2m and the length of the load arm is 0.5m?
What is the mechanical advantage of a 1st class lever if the length of the effort arm is 2m and the length of the load arm is 0.5m?
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According to the given formula, if the load force is 400N and the length of the load arm is 0.4m, what is the effort needed to lift the load using a 1st class lever?
According to the given formula, if the load force is 400N and the length of the load arm is 0.4m, what is the effort needed to lift the load using a 1st class lever?
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When using a 1st class lever to lift a load, what is the relationship between the effort and load distances?
When using a 1st class lever to lift a load, what is the relationship between the effort and load distances?
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What does the mechanical advantage of a lever tell us about its effectiveness?
What does the mechanical advantage of a lever tell us about its effectiveness?
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What is the most commonly used simple machine?
What is the most commonly used simple machine?
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Which feature is common to every lever?
Which feature is common to every lever?
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In which type of lever is the fulcrum positioned between the effort and the load?
In which type of lever is the fulcrum positioned between the effort and the load?
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Which type of lever has the fulcrum and the effort at opposite ends with the load positioned between them?
Which type of lever has the fulcrum and the effort at opposite ends with the load positioned between them?
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What is the term 'lever' derived from?
What is the term 'lever' derived from?
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