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It is said that using a lever trades a large force over a small force for a small force over a longer distance. Explain how this makes lifting things easier

It is said that using a lever trades a large force over a small force for a small force over a longer distance. Explain how this makes lifting things easier
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It is said that using a lever trades a large force over a small force for a small force over a longer distance. Explain how this makes lifting things easier

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You can apply force to a large area
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You can apply force to a large area over the fulcrum to have it multiplied on a smaller area on the other side of the fulcrum. 
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