In a lever, _____increases when the load arm is greater than the effort arm.

force

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speed

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mass

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energy

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Solution

The correct option is B speed
In a lever, speed increases when the load arm is greater than the effort arm. These levers are called speed multipliers. Tweezers are examples of speed multipliers.

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