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When more load is moved with less effort by a simple machine, it is called a multiplier.

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efficiency
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force
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complex
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advantage
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Solution

The correct option is B force
A simple machine is called a force multiplier, if it needs less effort to manipulate a heavy load. For such machines, the mechanical advantage is always greater than unity.
Examples of force multipliers include simple pulleys, wheels etc.

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