Levers Flashcards
1
Q
First class lever
A
Fulcrum is in between effort and load
2
Q
Second class lever
A
Load is in between effort and fulcrum
3
Q
Third class lever
A
Effort is in between load and fulcrum
4
Q
Fulcrum
A
The fixed point around which the lever pivots, turns or is supported
5
Q
Load
A
The force/ weight that is to be moved by the lever system
6
Q
Effort
A
The force that is applied to move the load or weight
7
Q
Load arm
A
The distance from load to the fulcrum
8
Q
Effort arm
A
The distance from the effort to the fulcrum
