Simple machine consisting of a rigid bar that rotates about a fixed point, called a fulcrum. Levers affect the effort, or force, needed to do a certain amount of work, and are used to lift heavy objects.

A flexible bar resting on a pivot, used to move a heavy or firmly fixed load with one end when pressure is applied to the other.

Simple Machines - Levers

Question 1

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What is a lever?

Answer

A flexible bar resting on a pivot, used to move a heavy or firmly fixed load with one end when pressure is applied to the other.

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Simple machine consisting of a rigid bar that rotates about a fixed point, called a fulcrum. Levers affect the effort, or force, needed to do a certain amount of work, and are used to lift heavy objects.

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Question 2

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What does a lever consist of?

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Fulcrum
Effort
Load
Fulcrum
Effort
Load
Fulcrum
Effort
Load

Question 3

Question

What type of levers exist?

Answer

First Class Lever
Big Lever
Second Class Lever
Small Lever
Third Class Lever
Plastic Lever

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