The point at which a lever is supported is called an axle.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
A lever is a solid bar that has the capability of rotating on a point called a “fulcrum”.
On one end of the lever load is attached and on the other end, an effort is exerted that lifts the load up as shown in the figure below.
3. An axle is a bar that is used to connect two or more wheels.
Hence, the given statement is false.

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