Which term means using a great force against a weaker resistance?

• A. Intent
• B. Leverage
• C. Mechanical compliance
• D. Medical alert

Answer: (B)

Leverage is using a tool or position to multiply your effort so you can apply a larger force to overcome resistance. By creating a mechanical advantage—like a lever or crowbar—your input force can produce a greater output force at the load, meaning you can move or overpower something that would be hard to handle with raw effort alone. This is exactly what’s described by “using a great force against a weaker resistance”—you’re exploiting the arrangement to magnify your effect. The other terms don’t fit because intent is about purpose, mechanical compliance refers to how a system deforms under load, and a medical alert has no relation to applying force against resistance.