Question

During the filming of a movie, a car sits atop a cliff edge. To be able to get the car to move from the cliff, the workers had to pry the car with a long bar set upon a fulcrum, in other words, they used a(n) _____.

Answer 1

Answer: Lever

Explanation: Levers are simple machines used to raise heavy loads over a short distance. It involves a beam which could be a plank, rood or metal material placed on a rigid support or pivot called the fulcrum, A Lever increases the the input force or effort applied to produce a greater output force required to move a heavy load. Levers are classed as first, second and third class Levers depending on the arrangement of the load, effort and fulcrum.