Levers Flashcards

1
Q

What is a lever?

A

In your body, the term ‘lever’ refers to a system of muscles and bones working together to help you move.

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Fulcrum

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The point around which the lever rotates

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3
Q

Load

A

The force that is applied by the lever system. The load is the object you want to move a dumb bell with your arm

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4
Q

Effort

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A force that is applied by the user of the lever system. The effort is applied by your muscles

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