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Physics: Static Force and Equilibrium

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What is the primary purpose of using levers in physical work?

To exercise most of our movements
To involve the use of bones in the body
To make physical work more difficult
To move something that is heavy or to move something quickly (correct)

What is the point at which the lever rotates called?

Load
Fulcrum (correct)
Output force
Input force

What is the term for how much a simple machine multiplies an applied force?

Fulcrum point
Lever system
Simple machine
Mechanical advantage (correct)

What is the object that is lifted on the other end of the bar when using a lever?

Load (B) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the type of lever and the amount of mechanical advantage the machine has?

Location of the force, load, and fulcrum (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the force applied to the lever?

Input force (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of using a lever system within the body?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the effort is farther away from the fulcrum?

It is easier to move the load (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the bar that turns on an unmoving point?

Lever (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of using a lever system?

Mechanical advantage (B) Signup and view all the answers

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