Soc 20: Levers Flashcards

1
Q

What is a lever?

A

A system of muscles and bones working together to help you move

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2
Q

What is a 1st class lever

A

In a first class lever the fulcrum sits in the middle, between the load and the effort

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3
Q

What is a 2nd class lever

A

Load sits between the fulcrum and the effort

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4
Q

3rd class lever

A

Effort is applied between the fulcrum and the load

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5
Q

Fulcrum

A

The pivot of turning point

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6
Q

Load

A

Object being moved or lifted

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7
Q

Effort

A

Force needed to move the load

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8
Q

Way to remember 3 levers

A

FLE 123

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