How does a lever help you do work?

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How does a lever help you do work?

2007-02-26 07:38:43 · 2 answers · asked by Pretty Princess 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs

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It's called a mechanical advantage. I believe it was Archimedes who said,"Give me a lever large enough and I will move the world". Levers come in all sizes and have been used for centuries... Even a simple Hammer applies the leverage principle to pull a nail. I hope this helps.

2007-02-26 07:47:02 · answer #1 · answered by Steven D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You can use it to smack your husband upside the head till get mows the lawn.
Where would Archimedes stand?

2007-02-26 10:09:37 · answer #2 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋