Physics
What is the purpose of a jack in lifting a car by it?
Machines
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A jack is a mechanical lifting device used to lift heavy loads.
A jack works as a force multiplier, as with a little effort on the jack we are able to lift heavy load like a car. It acts as a force multiplier.
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