When a weight is being lifted using a hand, the force exerted by the muscle in the forearm is less than the weight being lifted.

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The force exerted by the muscle in the forearm is actually greater than the weight being lifted due to the mechanical disadvantage imposed by the lever system of the forearm. This system requires the muscle to exert a greater force to overcome the load at a distance from the pivot point (the elbow).

When a Weight Is Being Lifted Using a Hand, the Force