Multiple choice

For a lever to be classified as a force multiplier,

  1. the load arm must be longer than the effort arm

  2. the load arm and the effort arm must be of the same length

  3. the load arm must be shorter than the effort arm

  4. any arm can be greater

  5. the length of the arms is calculated according to the effort
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In a force multiplier, the effort arm is always longer than the load arm.

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