Questions and Answers
What is the advantage rule for class-1 levers?
The closer the fulcrum moves to the load, the less effort it takes.
A mechanical advantage may be gained using a class 1 lever.
True
How is mechanical advantage determined?
Dividing the length of the effort arm by the length of the load arm.
What is the cost of making the work easier with class 1 levers?
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What are some examples of class 1 levers?
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Where is the fulcrum located in a class 1 lever?
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How does the direction of force change in a class 1 lever?
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What is the mechanical advantage of a claw hammer used as a class 1 lever?
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What advantage do double levers such as scissors provide?
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What type of lever has the fulcrum in the middle and the load effort at the end?
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What is the advantage rule also referred to in relation to mechanical advantage?
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Study Notes
Class 1 Levers
- Advantage rule states that closer the fulcrum is to the load, the lesser the effort required.
- Mechanical advantage can be gained with class 1 levers, allowing for less effort to move heavier loads.
Mechanical Advantage Calculation
- Mechanical advantage is calculated by the ratio of the length of the effort arm to the length of the load arm:
- ( \text{Mechanical Advantage} = \frac{\text{Effort Arm (cm)}}{\text{Load Arm (cm)}} ).
Increased Distance for Ease of Work
- The cost of making work easier with a class 1 lever is an increased distance of effort application as the fulcrum is moved closer to the load.
Examples of Class 1 Levers
- Common examples include:
- Crowbar
- Claw hammer (used for pulling nails)
- Scissors
- Pliers
- Paint can opener.
Fulcrum Position
- In class 1 levers, the fulcrum is located between the effort and the load, which allows for effective force application.
Force Direction Change
- Class 1 levers change the direction of applied force:
- Downward effort results in upward movement of the load.
- Upward effort leads to downward movement of the load.
Claw Hammer as a Class 1 Lever
- Advantage: Reduced effort needed to lift loads.
- Cost: Requires greater pull/push distance on the handle compared to the load's movement distance.
Double Lever Example – Scissors
- Scissors as double levers provide the advantage of cutting over a longer distance due to blade configuration.
Definition of Class 1 Lever
- Class 1 lever is characterized by having the fulcrum positioned centrally, with load and effort located at opposite ends.
Mechanical Advantage Overview
- The term "advantage rule" is synonymous with mechanical advantage in levers.
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