In a lever, the end that applies the larger force moves:
AAt higher speed
BIn a full circle
CA smaller distance
DA greater distance
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. A smaller distance
1. Work done at one end is transferred to the other end.
2. Work is force times distance, so the two trade off.
3. The end applying the larger force moves the smaller distance.
4. So the answer is a smaller distance.
_Source: syllabus Science, Ch 7 'Work, Energy, and Simple Machines'_
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