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Keywords: Kneehingeleverage.jpeg physics This is an example of a mechanical advantage in a mechanism in its application a relatively small input force 'V' is translated into a relatively large output force 'H' The mechanism looks like the straightening of a leg with the knee equivalent to the hinge I have made this sketch myself I hope it helps illustrate a very basic mechanical engineering principle Johjak 09 47 15 August 2006 UTC Forces physics Levers |