Levers Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 components to a lever?
A
Effort - where the force is applied
Fulcrum - the pivot point
Load - what is being lifted
2
Q
What are the 3 classes of levers?
A
First class Second class Third class
3
Q
What is a first class lever?
A
A first class lever has the fulcrum in the middle - EFL
4
Q
What is a second class lever?
A
A second class lever has the load in the middle - ELF
5
Q
What is a third class lever?
A
A third class lever has the effort in the middle - LEF
