A lever has a total length of 12 meters with a fulcrum at the exact center of the lever. Which best describes how to double the mechanical advantage of the lever?
Answer
A
Move the fulcrum 2 meters toward the side on which the force is applied.
B
Move the fulcrum 4 meters toward the side on which the force is applied.
C
Move the fulcrum 2 meters away from the side on which the force is applied.
D
Move the fulcrum 4 meters away from the side on which the force is applied.