fixed end fulcrum lever
1lever — [lev′ər, lē′vər] n. [OFr leveour < lever, to raise < L levare < levis, light: see LIGHT2] 1. a bar used as a pry 2. a means to an end 3. Mech. a device consisting of a bar turning about a fixed point, the fulcrum, using power or force… …
2Tweezers — are tools used for picking up small objects that are not easily handled with the human hands. They are probably derived from tongs, pincers, or scissors like pliers used to grab or hold hot objects from the dawn of recorded history.Tweezers make… …
3Mechanical advantage — is a measure of the force amplification achieved by using a tool, mechanical device or machine system. Ideally, the device preserves the input power and simply trades off forces against movement to obtain a desired amplification in the output… …
4Linkage (mechanical) — This article is about assemblies of links designed to manage forces and movement. For other uses, see Linkage. Variable stroke engine (Autocar Handbook, Ninth edition) A mechanical linkage is an assembly of bodies connected together to manage… …
5Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R …
6Bottle opener — A bottle opener is a device that enables the removal of metal bottle caps from bottles. More generally, it might be thought to include corkscrews used to remove cork or plastic stoppers from wine bottles. Another name for some types of bottle… …
7List of Chinese inventions — A bronze Chinese crossbow mechanism with a buttplate (the wooden components have …
8Balance board — A balance board is a device used for recreation, athletic training, brain development, therapy, musical training and other kinds of personal development. It is a lever, similar to a see saw, that the user usually stands on, usually with the left… …
9Mechanical advantage device — Beam balanced around a fulcrum A simple machine that exhibit mechanical advantage is called a mechanical advantage device e.g.: Lever: The beam shown is in static equilibrium around the fulcrum. This is due to the moment created by vector force A …
10Equine conformation — [original research?] Parts of a horse Equine conformation evaluates the degree of correctness of a horse s bone structure, musculature, and its body proportions in relation to each other. Undesirable conformat …
