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Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
Quick questions on Levers in the body: O-Level Exercise and Sports Science
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What is the three parts of a lever?Show answer
Every lever has three components:
What is the three classes of lever?Show answer
Levers are classified by which component sits in the middle.
What is mechanical advantage?Show answer
Mechanical advantage (MA) measures whether a lever magnifies force or movement. It is the ratio of the effort arm (fulcrum to effort) to the load arm (fulcrum to load):
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