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Class-I lever . . . may or may not do that, depending on how it's set up.

Class-II lever . . . never does that.

Class-III lever . . . always does that.

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Does a simple machine increase the distance at the expense of a force?

YES. The long end of a Lever travels much further with light force, than the short end with more force.


What simple machine can increase distance?

A lever can increase the distance over which a force is applied. By using a longer lever arm, the input force can be spread over a larger distance to achieve a greater output distance.


How can a lever increase the force applied without changing the amount of work being done?

Work is force times distance. A lever will increase force, at the cost of distance, or it will increase distance, at the cost of force. Each of these is inversely proportional, so the net force times distance is the same. Said in other words, a lever cannot add to or subtract from work - work is the same in all cases.


Which simple machine does not increase the distance cover which a force is applied?

A lever does not increase the distance over which a force is applied. It only changes the direction or magnitude of the applied force.


What happens when you increase the length of lever?

When you increase the length of a lever, you increase the mechanical advantage of the lever. This means that you can exert less force to move the same load. Additionally, increasing the length of the lever can also increase the distance over which the force is applied, allowing for larger movements with less effort.


Does a simple machine increase the force at the expense of distance?

Yes, a simple machine can increase force at the expense of distance by allowing a smaller input force to overcome a larger output force over a shorter distance. This trade-off is a fundamental principle of mechanical advantage in simple machines.


How may the torque of a given force be increased?

To increase the torque of a given force, you can increase the distance from the pivot point (lever arm). This is because torque is the product of force and lever arm length. Increasing either the force or the lever arm length will increase the torque.


Is the arm lever a distance multiplier or a force multiplier?

The arm lever is a force multiplier. In a lever system, the input force is applied over a longer distance than the output force, resulting in an increase in the output force at the expense of a decreased distance. This allows for the amplification of force to overcome resistance or lift heavy loads with less effort.


What are two ways of increasing a turning effect?

Increasing the distance between the point of rotation (fulcrum) and the applied force (increase in lever arm). Increasing the magnitude of the applied force acting perpendicular to the lever arm (increase in force).


Does the first class lever make the force greater?

A first-class lever does not necessarily make the force greater. It depends on the placement of the fulcrum and the direction of the applied force relative to the load. A first-class lever can either increase force or increase distance, depending on the specific arrangement of its components.


What is the arrangement of a first class lever?

In a first-class lever, the fulcrum is positioned between the effort force and the load. This arrangement allows the lever to either increase the force applied or increase the distance over which the force is applied. Examples of first-class levers include a seesaw and a crowbar.


What two jobs does a lever do?

A lever is used to turn on a circuit A lever is also used to turn off a circuit