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Revision as of 18:39, 11 February 2019
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A distance multiplier is a tool that increases the distance moved by a force.
About Force Multipliers
- A distance can be multiplied due to Conservation of Energy. Since Work Done = Force x distance then a tool can make the distance larger by making the force smaller.
- The force provided by the distance multiplier is smaller than the original force.
- There are four main distance multipliers you should know: