Question

State true of false:

In a lever the load and the effort can never act in the same direction

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

In a lever force and load can never be in the same direction. Because, the lever works around a fulcrum.

So, After applying force, torque Should be equal with respect to fulcrum.

So, only opposite force can balance the torque about the fulcrum.

Answer : option $\left(A\right)$