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1(d)
How is it possible to increase the M.A. of the above lever without increasing its length ?
Topic: Machines, levers and pulleys
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Answer
Exam answer
Move the effort farther from the fulcrum, towards the load.
Explanation
This increases the effort arm and hence MA.
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