Edexcel GCSE Physical Education · 1PE0
Specification 2.1.2 · Paper 1
Revise: Mechanical advantage and disadvantageThe load arm, also called the resistance arm, is the distance from the fulcrum to where the load acts.
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GCSE Physical Education · key term
The distance from the fulcrum to the point where the load acts; also called the resistance arm.
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Specification 2.1.2 · Paper 1
Revise: Mechanical advantage and disadvantageThe load arm, also called the resistance arm, is the distance from the fulcrum to where the load acts.
Measure both arms from the fulcrum: the effort arm runs to the effort, and the load arm runs to the load.
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