Lever Information
How does it work?
First, you put the lever arm on the fulcrum. Then, you place the load on the lever arm. Next, you apply force. Then, the lever balances.
Characteristics-Force must be applied to one end of the Lever arm Examples-staple remover |
DisadvantagesIf the fulcrum is really close to the effort, you have to apply a lot more effort than if you just put the fulcrum closer to the load. AdvantagesYou are only lifting up 1/10 of the weight that you would actually be lifting with a lever. The closer to the load the fulcrum is, the easier it is to lift the load. |