
Draw diagrams to show the positions load, fulcrum and effort in each of the following:
(i) A claw hammer
(ii) Physical balance
(iii) A nutcracker
(iv) A knife
(v) A wheelbarrow

Important Questions on Machines

The figure below shows a human hand. Mark the positions of load, effort and fulcrum in the diagram. Name the type of lever hand.

The figure below show a human foot. Mark the positions of load, effort and fulcrum in the foot. Name the type of lever foot.

The figure below shows a uniform meter scale in equilibrium position. State with reason if the weight of the scale is more than, equal to or less than the weight of mass .

The diagram below shows a lever in use. Name the class of lever in use.

The diagram below shows a lever in use. Calculate its mechanical advantage. (Write the answer up to two decimal points)

The diagram below shows a lever in use. effort is used to overcome this load. The value of k is _____.

The figure below shows a mango cutter in use. Mark the positions of load, effort and fulcrum in figure. Name the type of lever.
