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

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If a lever operates at a mechanical disadvantage, it means that the load is far from the fulcrum and the effort is applied near the fulcrum. This results in a situation where more effort is required to move the load.

If a Lever Operates at a Mechanical Disadvantage,it Means That