(a) What is the mechanical advantage of the fishing pole in Figure?

(b) If the fisherman€™s hand moves forward 30.5 cm, how far will the tip of the fishing pole move?
(c) How fast will the tip of the fishing pole move if the forward motion is completed in 0.554 s?
(d) In general, what is the benefit of using a simple machine that has a mechanical advantage less than1.0?

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upper hand 2.13 m 25.5 cm Fulcrum (lower hand)