Catapults

Front

What is a lever with the load between the effort and the fulcrum called?

Back

Second-class lever

Front

What is a lever with the fulcrum between the effort and the load called?

Back

First-class lever

Front

What is the force used to cause movement in a lever system?

Back

Effort

Front

What is the point around which a lever turns?

Back

Fulcrum

Front

What is a simple machine that usually consists of a long, rigid object that moves around a turning point when a force is applied?

Back

Lever

Front

What type of lever is a seesaw an example of?

Back

First-class lever

Front

In a second-class lever, where is the load located in relation to the effort and fulcrum?

Back

Between the effort and the fulcrum

Front

What is the mechanical advantage of a lever?

Back

The ratio of the load force to the effort force.

Front

What is an example of a second-class lever in everyday life?

Back

Wheelbarrow

Front

What is the role of the fulcrum in a lever system?

Back

It acts as the pivot point for the lever.