If a lever operates at a mechanical advantage, it means that the__________ .
A) lever system is useless
B) load is far from the fulcrum and the effort is applied near the fulcrum
C) effort is farther than the load from the fulcrum
D) load is near the fulcrum and the effort is applied far from the fulcrum

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If a lever operates at a mechanical advantage, it means that the load is near the fulcrum and the effort is applied far from the fulcrum. This creates a lever system that is able to move a larger load with less effort.

If a Lever Operates at a Mechanical Advantage, It Means