Levers
Exercises
Look at the wheelbarrow on the right. Describe the type of lever that it represents. Indicate the load, fulcrum and effort.
The shovel can be used as a lever to make work easy. Look at the picture on the right. The man is pushing down with his open hand while keeping the handle still with his clenched hand. Describe what type of lever is represented by the shovel. Indicate the fulcrum, effort and load.
What type of lever is represented by the can-opener on the right?
Indicate the fulcrum, effort and load.
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