Jack is using a hammer for removing a nail from a piece of wood. This lever acts as:

Speed multiplier

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Force multiplier

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Work multiplier

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Mass multiplier

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Solution

The correct option is B Force multiplier
The effort arm is greater than the load arm in this lever. Hence, this lever acts as force multiplier. That is why, Jack can remove the nail from this wooden piece without applying much force.

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