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Levers
Simple Machines: Lever
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| resistance force | force of gravity |
| fulcrum | pivot point |
| lever | a bar that can turn on a fixed point |
| resistance or load | the object being moved |
| force | any push or pull on an object |
| a lever can be used to multiply the ___ or change the ___ of the force | force, direct |
| the _____ on the machine may be due to the force of gravity, friction, and inertia | resistance force |
| in a ___ class lever, the load is placed between the force and the fulcrum | second |
| a ___ class lever the force applied between the fulcrum and the load | third |
| using a __ class lever, the force changes directions | first |
| how many classes of levers are there | three |
| which of the following is an example of a second-class lever | wheelbarrow |
| which of the following is an example of a first-class lever | crowbar lifting lid off box |