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

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A lever operates at a mechanical disadvantage when the load is far from the fulcrum and the effort is applied near the fulcrum, requiring more effort to move the load.

If a Lever Operates at a Mechanical Disadvantage, It Means