Which type of lever has an effort arm smaller than the load arm?

Weight multiplier

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Force multiplier

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Speed multiplier

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Work multiplier

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Solution

The correct option is C
Speed multiplier

The lever acts as a speed multiplier if the effort arm is smaller than the load arm. Wheels and axles are examples of speed multipliers.

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