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The fixed point about which a lever can turn is the ________.


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  1. The point on which the lever pivot or balances is called fulcrum.
  2. The arrangement of the effort, fulcrum, and load decide the class of levers.

Hence, the fixed point about which a lever can turn is the fulcrum.


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