Force magnification is a concept shared by two fields, physical science and the military. In either case, it means that something or some action have increased the force available to a hypothetical person or group.

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Many Magnifications

Magnify is variously described as "to make greater in size; enlarge; to cause to appear greater or seem more important than is in fact the case; exaggerate; to increase the apparent size of, especially by means of a lens; to glorify or praise." The term "force magnifier" means that the amount of force available is increased.

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Mechanical Advantage

In science, a lever or a pulley is a force magnifier. The term force magnifier in this context means that an instrument increases the amount of force available to a single hypothetical person. The common term for this kind of force magnification is mechanical advantage.

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Tactics, Technology, Techniques

In the military, force magnifiers, also called force multipliers, can be things or actions that make more force available to an individual soldier or unit. Aggressive reconnaissance is a technique that is a proven force magnifier for units. The use of highly trained snipers is called a force magnifier because it extends the range for very precise strikes by individual soldiers. An improved aiming device that increases the efficacy of an individual soldier is called a force magnifier.

  • In the military, force magnifiers, also called force multipliers, can be things or actions that make more force available to an individual soldier or unit.
  • An improved aiming device that increases the efficacy of an individual soldier is called a force magnifier.