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what is a fulcrum
the fixed point at which a lever turns or is suported
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what is resistance
the load to be moved by a lever system. this usually involves weights
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what is effort
the force required to move the load
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1st class levers
at the elbow joint where the triceps cause extension at the lower joint
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2nd class levers
where the gastrocnemius causes plantar flexion
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third class levers
th emajority of the bodies joints act as third class levers
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describe mechanical advantage
the benefit to a lever system of having either a short effort arm or a short resistant arm
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how much mecanical advantage do the 1st class levers have
either low or high depending on where the fulcrum is
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how much mechanical advantage does the 2nd class levers have
low because the levers effort arm is shorter than the load arm
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example of a first class lever
canooeing down a stream. the load is the water, the effort is the arm and the fulcrum is the shoulder
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example of 2nd class lever
push ups. the fulcrum is the feet, the load is the body and the effort is the arms
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example of 3rd class lever
weight lifting. the load is the weight, the effort is the bicep and the fulcrum is the shoulder
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Card 2

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what is resistance

Back

the load to be moved by a lever system. this usually involves weights

Card 3

Front

what is effort

Back

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Card 4

Front

1st class levers

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

2nd class levers

Back

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