Question

how does the lever arm change when you decrease the distance to the nut? view available hint(s) hint 1. definition of lever arm the lever arm is the length of the shortest line drawn from the nut to the extension of the force vector. it stays the same. it increases. it decreases.

Explanation:

The lever - arm is the length of the shortest line from the nut to the extension of the force vector. When the distance to the nut decreases, the length of this shortest line also decreases.

Answer:

It decreases.