Difference between revisions of "Lever"
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| + | A [[lever]] is a [[Force Multiplier]] or a [[Distance Multiplier]] that uses a [[pivot]] to create a [[moment]]. | ||
Revision as of 13:38, 15 October 2018
Key Stage 2
Meaning
A lever is a tool which can be used to make lifting easier.
About Levers
- Levers are used to lift cars with a jack, pull out nails with a hammer and to break locks with a crowbar.
- A lever needs a long stiff rod and a pivot.
- A seesaw can work as a lever. If an adult sits close to the centre and a child sits at the far end, the child can lift the adult.
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| A lever makes it easier to lift a heavy object. |
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A lever is a Force Multiplier or a Distance Multiplier that uses a pivot to create a moment.