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What

is a simple machine?

Seesaw
Shovel

Scissors
Bottle opener
Wheelbarrow

Denition: A lever is a simple machine used to lift, cut, or


open objects
Parts of a lever include:
- Straight rod or arm
-Fulcrum- a point that allows the arm to pivot
-A load and an eort (Force)
Lets label this lever:

When force is applied downwards on one side

of the arm, the other side goes up

Image obtained from: http://www.slideshare.net/guest0c5317/levers

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