In order for a lever to have the advantage of multiplying the effect of a force, the moment arm of the effort force must be [Select] the moment arm of the load force

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In order for a lever to have the advantage of multiplying the effect of a force,
the moment arm of the effort force must be [Select]
the moment arm of the load force
Transcribed Image Text:In order for a lever to have the advantage of multiplying the effect of a force, the moment arm of the effort force must be [Select] the moment arm of the load force
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