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Figure below shows a lever in use.

(a) To which class of lever does it belong ?
(b) If AB=1m, AF=0.4m, find its mechanical advantage.
(c) Calculate the value of E.

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The correct Answer is:
(a) Class I
(b) 1.5
(c) 10 kgf
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