Chapter 9 Simple Machines

Question 1

First class lever

Answer 1

A force multiplier

The fulcrum is in between the load and the effort

Question 2

Second class lever

Answer 2

Is a force force multiplying lever however the load is in between the fulcrum and the effort

Question 3

Third class lever

Answer 3

Is a Lever with the effort between the fulcrum and the load
Third class levers are not force multipliers

Question 4

Fulcrum

Answer 4

The turning point of a lever is called its fulcrum

Question 5

Effort

Answer 5

The force used to cause movement is called the effort.

Question 6

Load

Answer 6

The resistance to motion that a lever works against is called the load