why the longer the distance a force is applied from the fulcrum the greater the output...

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why the longer the distance a force is applied fromthe fulcrum the greater the output force. I want to know how thisworks exactly and how does a larger distance affects the amount ifwork done by the force. does it has to do with the input forcetraveling longer vertically some how creating a greater output? Sofar I've just gotten very general information I hope you can helpme to understand this more deeply thank you.

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Let us consider a lever where the there is a load force at pointA the fulcrum is at point B and the force is applied at pointCFl is the load force which is the force output Fi is the inputforce Let    See Answer
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