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Levers and Mechanical Advantage

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What is the location of the fulcrum in a first-class lever?

Next to the load

At the end of the lever

Between the effort and the load (correct)

Next to the effort

What is the purpose of the mechanical advantage of a lever?

To decrease the load

To change the direction of the force

To increase the effort

To increase the ratio of output force to input force (correct)

What is the term for the pivot point or point of rotation of a lever?

Load

Effort

Pivot

Fulcrum (correct)

Which type of lever has the effort applied between the fulcrum and the load?

<p>Third-class lever</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the mechanical advantage of a lever?

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Types of Levers

First-Class Levers: The fulcrum is located between the effort and the load.
- Examples: seesaw, crowbar
Second-Class Levers: The load is located between the effort and the fulcrum.
- Examples: wheelbarrow, door handles
Third-Class Levers: The effort is applied between the fulcrum and the load.
- Examples: hammer, tweezers

Characteristics of Levers

Mechanical Advantage: The ratio of output force to input force.
Effort: The force applied to the lever.
Load: The weight or resistance being lifted or moved.
Fulcrum: The pivot point or point of rotation.
Distance: The distance from the fulcrum to the effort or load affects the mechanical advantage.

Principles of Levers

Law of the Lever: The product of the effort and its distance from the fulcrum is equal to the product of the load and its distance from the fulcrum.
Mechanical Advantage Formula: MA = Load / Effort = Distance of Effort / Distance of Load

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Test your knowledge of levers, including types, characteristics, and principles. Learn about mechanical advantage, effort, load, and fulcrum. Understand the law of the lever and how to calculate mechanical advantage.