The distance between fulcrum and the point where effort is applied is called the _________ arm.

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The fixed support or point about which the lever rotates is called the fulcrum.
The distance between the fulcrum and the load is called the load arm.
The distance between the fulcrum and the effort is called the effort arm.
Hence, the distance between the fulcrum and the effort is called the effort arm.

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