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I believe you are referring to a Pivot.

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Q: What is the point on a lever that makes it move?
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What is the pivot point of a lever?

The point it pivots round. That is when you use the lever which point on the lever does not move.


What is the fixed point on a lever that does not move?

The fulcrum is the fixed part of a lever. (the pivot point)


Which simple machine consists of a bar that is free to move about fixed point?

a lever


How do you change the mechanical advantage of first class lever?

Move the focal point of the leaver.


Why is a screwdriver a lever?

Well, a lever is a machine consisting of a bar that is free to move around a fixed point, changing the amount of force that must be exerted to move an object. A screwdriver has a handle, and attached to that is a bar, with a sharp tip that fixes onto a screw. It can be considered a lever since you can move the screwdriver around the fixed point, eg, the handle and nail, and can move an object, eg the nail.


What is feccy lever?

A rigis bar that pivots about one point and that is used to move an object at a second point by a orce applied at a third.


What is the Lever definition?

A rigid bar that pivots about one point and that is used to move an object at a second point by a force applied at a third.


The scientific definition of a lever?

A rigid bar that pivots about one point that is used to move an object at a second point by a force applied at a 3rd.


A stiff rod that rotates around a pivot point?

A stiff rod that rotates around a pivot point is called a lever. It is a type of simple machine that is used to help move a heavy or firmly fixed load.


A rod that pivots about a point?

Lever, the fixed point is the fulcrum.


What is a term for the point of which a lever pivots?

The point where a lever pivots is called a fulcrum.


What can be increased on a lever?

the length of the fulcrum can be increased in proportion to the length behind the pivot point or leverage point. this will increase the power delivered by the lever. Also the force applied to the end of the fulcrum will also delivers more power from the lever. it is said amongst physic students and thier teachers that if you have a long enough lever and can place against the proper stationary pivot point (heal) you can move anything.