Levers Flashcards
1
Q
What is a lever a type of?
A
A type of mechanism
2
Q
What are the three basic parts of a lever?
A
- fulcrum
- load
- effort
3
Q
What does the lever look like?
A
It is a long rigid object with a pivot/fulcrumsomewhere along its length
4
Q
What is the pivot sometimes called?
A
The fulcrum
5
Q
Describe Class 1 levers
A
Class 1 levers have the load and effort at the ends and the fulcrum in the middle
Load📦 Fulcrum🔺. Effort🫷
6
Q
Describe class 2 levers
A
The effort and fulcrum on the outside and the load in the middle
Fulcrum🔺. Load📦. Effort🫷
7
Q
Describe class 3 levers
A
The load and fulcrum at different ends and the effort in the middle
Load📦. Effort🫷 Fulcrum🔺
