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What is leverage?

What is leverage?

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A simple lever a lever consists of a rod pivoted on a fixed point known as the fulcrum. First of all, what is a lever? In its simplest form, a lever consists of a rod pivoted on a fixed point known as the fulcrum. The lever transmits an input force in order to provide a greater output force to raise or move a heavy load. This input force is leverage.
As your arms spread out across the shaft to grasp and control the fork, you are able to apply force at one end of the fork - its handle - to achieve a greater force at the other end - the tines. Imagine your body is the fulcrum and the fork shaft is the rod.

As your arms spread out across the shaft to grasp and control the fork, you are able to apply force at one end of the fork – its handle – to achieve a greater force at the other end – the tines. Hence, your arm span acts as the lever.

Make the most of your body's natural leverage by spreading your arms as wide as you can along the shaft So, whether you need the extra force to dig out an awkward shrub that refuses to budge, or to move a load of compost, a wider arm span will give you that additional balance and power. In other words, you have greater leverage.

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