Physical Education A-Level
Fulcrum, effort and load
What Fulcrum, effort and load means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Fulcrum, effort and load
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The fulcrum is the pivot, the effort is the force applied by a muscle, and the load is the resistance to be moved.
Topics that use Fulcrum, effort and load
- Levers (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Lever systems in the body
- Mechanical advantage
- Classes of lever
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- Mechanical disadvantage
- Trade-off between force and speed
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