Levers

Question 1

What’s a lever

Answer 1

Force multiplier
- can be gears in cars
- increase the distance from the pivot at which the force is applied

Question 2

What’s a moment

Answer 2

The turning effect of the force

Question 3

Describe a gear

Answer 3

• transmit rotational effect of a force from one place to another
• a larger gear will turn slower than a smaller gear