Soc20 Levers

Question 1

First class lever set up, example, mechanical advantage or disadvantage

Answer 1

A mechanical advantage. The fulcrum is in the middle Tricep dips

Question 2

Second class lever set up, example and mechanical advantage or disadvantage

Answer 2

Load in the middle, calf raise , advantage

Question 3

Mnemonic for the levers

Answer 3

FLE 123 (first = fulcrum in the mdidle)(second = load in the middle)(thrid = effort in the middle’

Question 4

Third class levers set up, example and mechanical advantage or disadvantage

Answer 4

Effort in the middle, biceo curl, mechanical disadvantage

Question 5

Mechanical advantage

Answer 5

When the output is greater than the input. The load is greater than the effort, so you are getting more out than you are putting in. First and second class levers both work at a mechanical advantage.

Question 6

Mechanical disadvantage

Answer 6

When the input is greater than the output. The force you apply is greater than the load so you are putting in more than you are getting out. Third class levers work at a mechanical disadvantage.