How much a lever can increase speed depends on
the lengths of resistance arm and effort arm
Resistance arm =
distance between fulcrum and load
Effort arm =
distance between fulcrum and effort
The longer the resistance arm…
the greater speed can be generated
the longer the effort arm…
the more force can be generated
Which class lever system generated most speed
third class lever system as load and fulcrum are furthest apart
Which class lever system generated most force
second class lever system as effort and fulcrum are furthest apart
How can you increase the length of the effort arm
Bats, racquets and equipment
Mechanical advantage =
Effort arm/Resistance arm