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Briefly describe the differences between a mechanical advantage and a mechanical disadvantage.
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Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life

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   A lever operates at a mechanical advantage when a smaller effort can move a heavier load. The effort must move a greater distance or have a longer range of motion and be faster than the load. A lever operates at a mechanical disadvantage when a larger effort moves a lighter load. The effort must move more slowly and for a shorter distance than the load.
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Perfect. Thanks!
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