Levers (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What is the fixed point around which a lever rotates called?
What is the fixed point around which a lever rotates called?
The pivot or fulcrum
What is the input force applied to operate a lever called?
What is the input force applied to operate a lever called?
The effort
What is the output force or resistance that a lever works against?
What is the output force or resistance that a lever works against?
The load
In a first order lever, where is the pivot positioned?
In a first order lever, where is the pivot positioned?
Between the effort and the load
Which of these is an example of a first order lever?
Which of these is an example of a first order lever?
Scissors
In a second order lever, where is the load positioned?
In a second order lever, where is the load positioned?
Between the pivot and the effort
Which of these is an example of a second order lever?
Which of these is an example of a second order lever?
Wheelbarrow
What is the main purpose of third order levers?
What is the main purpose of third order levers?
Precision and control
Which of these is an example of a third order lever?
Which of these is an example of a third order lever?
Tweezers
A crowbar lifts 300N with 100N effort. What is the mechanical advantage?
A crowbar lifts 300N with 100N effort. What is the mechanical advantage?
3
What does mechanical advantage greater than 1 indicate?
What does mechanical advantage greater than 1 indicate?
The lever multiplies your input force
What is the lever balance principle equation?
What is the lever balance principle equation?
Load Force × Load Distance = Effort Force × Effort Distance