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Undergrad Why does a Lever arm magnify force?
Well, if work(energy) is force x distance. We know that every force has an equal and opposite counterpart so the opposite of this work always exists. Where a force is doing work, energy is conserved. I hope -
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Undergrad Why does a Lever arm magnify force?
actually, I think I've been able to clarify it as the larger lever arm allowing a greater acceleration with less force. -
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Undergrad Why does a Lever arm magnify force?
hmmm, So in the sense of loosening a nut with a wrench. The same force being applied with a greater lever arm is a lot easier. How would you explain this? Maybe without using torque? just in terms of linear motion equations would be helpful. -
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Undergrad Why does a Lever arm magnify force?
Thanks for your replies. Very helpful. -
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Undergrad Why does a Lever arm magnify force?
Hey, I'm looking for an explanation of the why we observe T = F * d In the sense of two people applying a force to a lever arm and the person closer to the pivot point requiring more force to keep the torque in equilibrium. I can only find explanations in the sense of work and energy...