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In a simple lifting machine, what is the term for the force applied to overcome resistance?
53. In a simple lifting machine, what is the term for the force applied to overcome resistance?
- Load
- Effort
- Force
- Resistance
Answer
The correct answer is: B) Effort
Explanation
In the context of lifting machines, effort is described as the force applied by the human operator or machine to increase or move the load.