When the effort arm is greater than the load arm the mechanical advantage is one.

True

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

M.A = $\frac{L o a d}{E f f o r t}$

Thus, the mechanical advantage is one when the effort arm is equal to the load arm.

Hence, the given statement is false

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