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Which term refers to the load divided by the effort in a machine?
Mechanical advantage
What are the four ways in which machines function in the body?
Balance multiple forces, enhance range of motion, alter direction of applied force, increase mechanical advantage
What is the formula for mechanical advantage?
Mechanical advantage = load/effort
Which principle refers to the point at which the entire weight of an object is considered to act?
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What are some examples of machines in the musculoskeletal system?
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