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Can you achieve 100 percent efficency with a lever and fulcrum?
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∙ 12y ago
Not if you consider the energy expended to grip or engage the lever--this does account for a minimum amount of lost efficiency
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∙ 12y ago
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What does fulcrum mean in math?
Fulcrum is the point that a lever rests or is supported.
What does a lever look like?
A lever is like a pole with a fulcrum. Here is a picture: ---------------------- ^ the triangle, which is supposed to be the fulcrum, is supposed to be attached to the k=line, which is the lever. Hope I helped! --Contributor ; )
A bar that is free to pivot about a fixed point is a?
Fulcrum * * * * * The fulcrum is the fixed point. The bar is a lever. Admitedly, it would help if questions were asked properly.
What are the four parts of the lever?
load arm, effort arm, load, effort, fulcrum!
What bar that turns around a fixed point called fulcrum?
That's known as a lever.
Why is the fulcrum in a lever important?
A fulcrum in a lever is very important because without a fulcrum a lever isn't a lever , and the fulcrum is the main part of a lever.
The fix point of a lever is called a?
The fixed point of a lever is called the fulcrum. A lever is a beam connected by a hinge, or pivot, called a fulcrum. A lever is used to amplify the applied force.
What is meant by the fulcrum in a lever?
A fulcrum is a point at which the lever is supported or about which the lever turns.
What is a support called on a lever?
inclined plane
Point around which a lever rotates?
The fulcrum. A Lever is a rigid rod to which a force can be applied to overcome a resistance. The point at which a lever pivots is called the fulcrum.
What are parts are of a lever?
Fulcrum and a bar or plank.load fulcrum effortFulcrumthe parts of the lever are resistance,effort and the fulcrum
What are the parts a lever?
Fulcrum and a bar or plank.load fulcrum effortFulcrumthe parts of the lever are resistance,effort and the fulcrum
What is the balance point called on a lever?
The pivot point of a lever is called the fulcrum.
What is the fixed point on a lever that does not move?
The fulcrum is the fixed part of a lever. (the pivot point)
Does a lever pivot on a fulcrum or an axle?
fulcrum
What is a point on which a lever rest?
fulcrum
Does a lever pivot on a fulcrum or a torque?
Fulcrum. Torque is the force applied to move the lever
