A firefighter uses a Class 2 lever to lift a heavy hose bundle. The fulcrum is at one end, the load is in the middle, and the effort is applied at the other end. Compared to a Class 1 lever, this arrangement:
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A
Multiplies force but reduces speed
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B
Reduces force but increases speed
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C
Always provides a mechanical advantage greater than 1
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D
Provides no mechanical advantage