What is a first-class lever?
A lever in which the fulcrum is positioned between the load and the effort.
What is a second-class lever?
A lever in which the load is positioned between the fulcrum and the effort.
What is a third-class lever?
A lever in which the effort is positioned between the fulcrum and the load.
Define “pivot”.
The central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates.
Define “fulcrum”.
The point on which a lever rests or is supported.
Define “lever”.
A rigid bar resting on a pivot.
What are mechanisms?
A system of parts working together in a machine.
Define “mechanical advantage”.
Force amplifying the effectiveness of a simple machine.