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1
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Lever 1 =

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Fulcrum lies in the middle, between the effort and the load.- elbow extension for a football throw in.

2
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Lever 2 /\

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The load is in the middle, the fulcrum is at one end and the effort is at the other.- Push ups, planterflexion and dorsiflexion.

3
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Lever 3 \/

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The effort lies in the middle, between the load and fulcrum.- Bicep curl.

4
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Mechanical Advantage

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The amount of energy produced by a machine compared to the amount of force applied to use it. MA= EA/WA. MA= Mechanical Advantage, EF= Effort Arm (effort to fulcrum), WA= Weight Arm (ressictance load to fulcrum).