Practice - Machines and Levers
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Practice Questions
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What is a lever?
💡 Hint: Think about how it helps you lift things.
What is the fulcrum in a lever?
💡 Hint: Where does the lever balance?
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the function of a lever?
💡 Hint: Think about how everyday tools help you lift.
True or False: The fulcrum is the load in a lever system.
💡 Hint: Identify the function of each part of a lever.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a lever system to lift a 300 N stone using 75 N of effort. What type of lever will you use, and how long should the effort arm be compared to the load arm for optimal mechanical advantage?
💡 Hint: Consider the ratio of distances from the fulcrum to each point.
A construction worker uses a lever to lift a beam weighing 500 N with 100 N of effort. Calculate the mechanical advantage and discuss its importance in construction.
💡 Hint: Think about how this reduces fatigue in workers.
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