Socrative 20 Levers Flashcards
1
Q
Fulcrum
A
Hinge/Joint, the point around which the lever rotates
2
Q
Load
A
Weight/Force/Resistance, applied by the lever system
3
Q
Effort
A
Muscles, force applied the user of the lever system
4
Q
Lever
A
In your body, the lever refers to a system of muscles and bones working together to bring about a movement
5
Q
Mechanical Advantage
A
Output pf the lever is greater than the input which is when the load is greater then the effort
6
Q
Mechanical disadvantage
A
Happens when the effort and load are both the same side of the fulcrum but effort is closer than the load is
7
Q
First class lever
A
There aren’t many in the body so a few exercises use it.
