Soc 20 - Levers Flashcards
1
Q
Effort
A
the force applied to move the load
2
Q
Load
A
The object you are trying to move
3
Q
Fulcrum
A
the point where the load is pivoted.
4
Q
First class lever
A
Where the fulcrum sits between the effort and the load. E.g. Neck
5
Q
Second class lever
A
Where the load sits in between the effort and the fulcrum. E.g. the ankle
6
Q
Third class lever
A
Where The effort sits in between the fulcrum and the load. E.g. the elbow
