Levers and Pulleys Test Review

Front

What is a pulley attached to the load that is being lifted?

Back

Moveable Pulley

Front

What is the point at which a lever arm pivots?

Back

Fulcrum

Front

What is the resistance or weight that is moved using a lever?

Back

Load

Front

What is a metric unit used to measure force?

Back

Newton

Front

What is Potential Energy?

Back

Energy an object has because of its position or shape

Front

What is a Fixed Pulley?

Back

A pulley that is attached to a structure and does not move with the load.

Front

What is a Combination Pulley?

Back

A system that uses both fixed and moveable pulleys to lift loads more easily.

Front

What is Effort in the context of levers?

Back

The force applied to move the load.

Front

What is a Class 2 lever?

Back

A lever where the load is between the effort and the fulcrum.

Front

What is a Class 1 lever?

Back

A lever where the fulcrum is between the effort and the load.