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How does a simple lever work?

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Asked by: Kimberly Johnson

A lever is a simple machine made of a rigid beam and a fulcrum. The effort (input force) and load (output force) are applied to either end of the beam. The fulcrum is the point on which the beam pivots. When an effort is applied to one end of the lever, a load is applied at the other end of the lever.

How does a wedge work easier?


We often see a wedge being used for many things like to separate portions of an object. To lift a heavy. Load. Or to hold an object in place and avoid it from moving. The force yielded from the wedge

How do wedges work 3 examples?

Examples of Wedge: Wedges can be used in many different ways: for cutting, splitting, tightening or to hold back, to hold together, or for scraping, such as a snowplow or farm grader. A wedge works by a braking apart an object as shown in the image to the right.