Answer:
L1 F1 = L2 F2 explains balancing torques
F1 = load = counterclockwise torque
F2 = applied force - clockwise torque
L represents distances from fulcrum to the applied forces
F2 = F1 * (L1 / L2) (I)
MA mechanical advantage = (L2 / L1) load over applied force
We can rewrite equation (I) as
load force / applied force = applied distance / load distance
As the fulcrum is moved closer to the load L1 decreases and L2 increases which corresponds to an increase in MA
