Levers Flashcards

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1
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what is the load force?

A

load force is the force exerted by the load

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what is the effort force?

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effort force is the force required to move the load

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3
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how many types of levers are there, and what are they?

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3, class 1, class 2, and class 3

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What is a class 1 lever?

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a class 1 lever can move a heavy load with a small force. in a class 1 lever, the fulcrum is between the load force and the effort force.

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what is a class 2 lever

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a class 2 lever always moves a large load using a small effort force, here the fulcrum is at one end. and the load is in the middle

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what is a class 3 lever

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class 3 levers always make things harder to lift or move instead of easier. in a class 3 lever the fulcrum is at one end and the effort force is in the middle

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7
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whats an example of a class 1 lever?

A

scissors

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8
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whats an example of a class 2 lever?

A

wheelbarrow

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9
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whats an example of a class 3 lever?

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nutcracker or stapler

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