Levers Flashcards
1
Q
First order lever definition
A
has the fulcrum between the force and the load
2
Q
Second order lever definition
A
fulcrum is on one end with the effort at the other end, with the load anywhere in the middle
3
Q
Third order lever definition
A
fulcrum on one end and the load on the other, with the effort applied in the middle
4
Q
What is the use of a lever
A
understanding the best way to lift or move something
5
Q
What does a lever consist of
A
rigid bar, fulcrum, effort, load
6
Q
Fulcrum definition
A
pivot point around which a lever turns
7
Q
Effort definition in levers
A
an input force
8
Q
Load definition in levers
A
an output force
9
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