In using a long steel rod as a lever to move a large rock, where should the fulcrum be placed for a person to use the least amount of force to move the rock?

A. Anywhere in between; it makes no difference
B. Close to the rock
C. Close to the person
D. Exactly halfway between the person and the rock


Answer: B

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