Introduction
The Greek philosopher Archimedes said, “Give me a lever long enough and a place to stand, and I can move the world.” What did he mean by this? In this activity, you will get a chance to investigate how levers work.
Objectives
- Make a lever.
- Measure the amount of force needed to lift up a book when applying a force at different positions on the lever.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
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This experiment is #2 of Investigating Force. The experiment in the book includes student instructions as well as instructor information for set up, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.
