If the load is closer to the fulcrum, it will take to lift the load.

more effort

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Solution

The correct option is B less effort
As discussed in the video, it is easier to lift a load when it is near to the fulcrum. As the distance between load and fulcrum increases, the effort needed to lift the load increases.

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