Why it gets easier to push open a door, the further you are from the hinge?

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Why it gets easier to push open a door, the further you are from the hinge?

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The longer the lever arm, the more pressure is applied per the same amount of force. Think of it like lifting a big stone, if you try to lift it yourself you cannot budge it. But I you use a lever arm and a pivot point you can move the stone with only a portion of your force available.

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