Physical Education A-Level
Mechanical Advantage
What Mechanical Advantage means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Mechanical Advantage
When the effort arm of a lever is longer than the load arm, allowing a heavy load to be moved with relatively little effort.
Topics that use Mechanical Advantage
- Scientific Principles of Physical Education (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Mechanical Advantage in the exam
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