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- Q11. What is the definition of a lever?A complex machine used in constructionA simple machine that uses a rigid object and a fulcrum to lift a weightA pulley system for lifting objectsA type of inclined plane30sSC8.FM.1
- Q22. What are the three main components of a lever?Handle, base, and tipFulcrum, effort, and loadWheel, axle, and ropePivot, force, and weight30s
- Q33. In which type of lever is the fulcrum between the effort and the load?Third class leverFirst class leverSecond class leverFourth class lever30s
- Q44. Which of the following is an example of a second class lever?ScissorsWheelbarrowSeesawTweezers30s
- Q55. What is the position of the effort in a third class lever?At the fulcrumAt the end, furthest from the fulcrumBetween the fulcrum and the loadBeyond the load30s
- Q66. If you want to lift a heavy object with the least amount of effort, which type of lever would be most effective?It depends on the exact placement of the fulcrumFirst class leverSecond class leverThird class lever30s
- Q77. Why are tweezers considered a third class lever?The load is between the fulcrum and the effortThe fulcrum is at the end, and you apply effort between it and the loadTweezers are not actually leversThe fulcrum is between the effort and the load30s
- Q88. How does moving the fulcrum closer to the load in a first class lever affect the effort required?It increases the effort requiredIt decreases the effort requiredIt has no effect on the effort requiredIt makes the lever unstable30s
- Q99. Which type of lever is your arm when you're doing a bicep curl?First class leverThird class leverSecond class leverIt's not a lever30s
- Q1010. In a nutcracker, where is the load located?In the middle, where the nut is placedAt the hingeAt one end of the handlesNutcrackers don't use lever principles30s
- Q1111. How does a first class lever differ from a third class lever in terms of force and distance?There is no difference in force and distance between the twoThird class levers always move the load a greater distanceFirst class levers can either increase force or distance, while third class levers typically increase speed at the expense of forceFirst class levers always require less force30s
- Q1212. Why might you choose to use a third class lever even though it doesn't provide a mechanical advantage?To decrease the amount of effort neededTo make the machine more stableTo increase the speed of the motionThird class levers always provide a mechanical advantage30s
- Q1313. A student claims that all levers provide a mechanical advantage. Is this statement correct?No, third class levers typically don't provide a mechanical advantageYes, all levers reduce the effort neededYes, but only for very heavy loadsIt depends on the length of the lever30s
- Q1414. If you were designing a new tool, how might you incorporate lever principles to make it more efficient?Avoid using lever principles as they're outdatedUse multiple levers in series for compounded effectConsider the specific task and choose the lever type that best balances force, distance, and speed requirementsAlways use first class levers for maximum efficiency30s
- Q1515. How might understanding lever principles help in everyday life?It's primarily useful for winning trivia contestsIt can help in choosing and using tools more effectivelyLever principles are too complex to apply in everyday situationsIt's only useful for engineers and physicists30s