10 Questions
What is the formula for calculating the mechanical advantage of a lever?
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What is the mechanical advantage of a 1st class lever if the length of the effort arm is 2m and the length of the load arm is 0.5m?
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According to the given formula, if the load force is 400N and the length of the load arm is 0.4m, what is the effort needed to lift the load using a 1st class lever?
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When using a 1st class lever to lift a load, what is the relationship between the effort and load distances?
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What does the mechanical advantage of a lever tell us about its effectiveness?
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What is the most commonly used simple machine?
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Which feature is common to every lever?
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In which type of lever is the fulcrum positioned between the effort and the load?
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Which type of lever has the fulcrum and the effort at opposite ends with the load positioned between them?
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What is the term 'lever' derived from?
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Test your knowledge about the basics of levers, including how they transfer force, change the direction and distance of movement, and the role of a fulcrum. Explore the fundamental concepts of simple machines with this worksheet.
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