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The fixed point about which the lever turns is called ____.


A

fulcrum

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B

effort

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C

load

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D

load arm

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Solution

The correct option is A

fulcrum


A lever is a rigid bar which is capable of turning about a fixed axis. This axis passes through a point of the lever which is called fulcrum. It is represented by the letter F. This point does not move but remains fixed when the lever is in use.


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