An eccentric muscle contraction is an example of a second-class lever system
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
In this case, the force of gravity would be considered the effort force, and the muscle resisting this
force would be considered the resistance force. Because gravity typically acts at a distance farther
from the axis than does the pull of the muscle, this would mean that the force involved is acting on
the system as a second-class lever.
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