If a lever has a fulcrum at one end, has a tendon exerting an effort 5 cm distal to the fulcrum, and acts against a resistance another 6 cm distal to the effort, what is its mechanical advantage?

A. 0.45
B. 0.54
C. 0.83
D. 2.2
E. 11.0


A. 0.45

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