Id autem quod brevior pars prior vectis ab ea pressione, quod est centrum, subit sub onus, et quo longius ab eo centro distans caput eius deducitur.
Now this lifting is accomplished because the short end of the lever is under the weight, and is nearer to the fulcrum where is the centre of motion; and in so far as the head of the lever which is pressed down is further distant from the fulcrum.
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