a lever
A catapult is a type of lever because it uses a fulcrum or pivot point to launch the projectile. The pivot point in a catapult is called the "fulcrum".
No, a fulcrum is the pivot point for a lever
The stiff rod to which you are referring is a LEVER. The pivot point is the Fulcrum.
An electric motor is not a simple machine, because it uses electric energy, which is not mechanical energy, which powers simple machines.
A shovel is a type of lever simple machine. It works by using a fulcrum (pivot point) to help lift and move heavy loads more easily.
The fixed turning point of a simple machine is called the fulcrum. The fulcrum is the point around which the machine rotates or pivots to perform work.
No, a pulley does not use a fulcrum. A pulley is a simple machine that utilizes a wheel and axle to redirect the force applied to it. It works by changing the direction of the force, not by pivoting around a fulcrum like a lever.
No, a pivot and a fulcrum are not the same thing. A pivot is a point around which an object rotates, while a fulcrum is the point on which a lever rests and pivots. A fulcrum is essentially a type of pivot.
A rod that pivots about a point is known as a lever. Levers are simple machines that amplify force or distance when used to lift or move objects. The point about which the rod pivots is called the fulcrum.
No, a wedge does not have a fulcrum. A wedge is a simple machine that consists of two inclined planes that meet at a thin edge, allowing it to push objects apart by applying force on one end. It does not pivot around a point like a fulcrum.
The fulcrum.
A rocking chair is a type of lever simple machine, where the pivot point is the fulcrum, the force is applied by sitting on the chair, and the load is the weight of the person rocking back and forth.