Question: A rod is being used as a lever as shown. The fulcrum is 1.2 m from the load and 2.4 m from the applied force.

A rod is being used as a lever as shown. The fulcrum is 1.2 m from the load and 2.4 m from the applied force. If the load has a mass of 20.0 kg, what force must be applied to lift the load?

A rod is being used as a lever as shown.

1.2 m

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