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How is it possible for a small force on one side of a lever to balance a large force on the other side?
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∙ 13y ago
the weight is put on the angle of the lever not the small force pushing it down
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Can a small force produce a greater torque than a large force?
Can a small force ever exert a greater torque than a larger force? Explain yes it is possible if small force is applied with a larger moment arm(lever arm) as compared to larger force.
Why it is not possible to attain 100 percent efficiency in lever?
Some of the force used in a lever will be to overcome friction, this means that not 100% of the force can be used to lever as some of it will be used to overcome friction as well as an multitude of other forces.
Place 4n worth of force 0.2m from the fulcrum where would you have to place 2n in order for the lever to balance?
The force is equal to the mass times your lever arm. If 4n is placed 0.2m from the fulcrum, you have 0.8 force units on you lever arm. This would imply that a mass of 2n should be placed 0.4m from the fulcrum in the opposite direction. This would give you 0.8 force units on both sides, thereby balancing the lever.
How do you move a boulder with a simple machine?
A large LEVER can move a boulder by increasing your lifting power. With the fulcrum closer to the boulder and your force exerted farther away, you can lift it. The lever changes a small force exerted over a long path into a large force exerted over a small path.
What type of lever is the spring balance?
Class 3 lever
How does a lever apply force with advantage?
It applies a small amount of force to produce a large amount of force.
Can a small force produce a greater torque than a large force?
Can a small force ever exert a greater torque than a larger force? Explain yes it is possible if small force is applied with a larger moment arm(lever arm) as compared to larger force.
How does a lever increase the mechanical advantage?
It has to do with a type of force called torque. When you push down on a lever, the force you push with is multiplied by the length of the lever to produce a torque. If you have a very long lever, then you are multiplying your pushing force by a big number and can produce a big torque. It's an easy way to get a large force with little effort.
Why it is not possible to attain 100 percent efficiency in lever?
Some of the force used in a lever will be to overcome friction, this means that not 100% of the force can be used to lever as some of it will be used to overcome friction as well as an multitude of other forces.
Place 4n worth of force 0.2m from the fulcrum where would you have to place 2n in order for the lever to balance?
The force is equal to the mass times your lever arm. If 4n is placed 0.2m from the fulcrum, you have 0.8 force units on you lever arm. This would imply that a mass of 2n should be placed 0.4m from the fulcrum in the opposite direction. This would give you 0.8 force units on both sides, thereby balancing the lever.
What machine can get a large rock out of the ground?
A large lever can move a boulder by increasing your lifting power. With the fulcrum closer to the boulder and your force exerted farther away, you can lift it. The lever changes a small force exerted over a long path into a large force exerted over a small path.
How do you move a boulder with a simple machine?
A large LEVER can move a boulder by increasing your lifting power. With the fulcrum closer to the boulder and your force exerted farther away, you can lift it. The lever changes a small force exerted over a long path into a large force exerted over a small path.
Is a screwdriver a lever?
yes a crowbar is a lever if you use i right...
What is a buthchart balance?
Another name for lever balance.
What is the definition of a load of a lever?
Load = the force of the weight of the lever fulcrum = the point of which the lever rests effort = the force you apply to the lever
What is the definition of a load in a lever?
Load = the force of the weight of the lever fulcrum = the point of which the lever rests effort = the force you apply to the lever
Why is fulcrum necessary in making a lever?
because it balance the lever
