Lift the Load

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

In this activity, you will

• 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 Vernier sensors and equipment.

Option 1

Option 2

Additional Requirements

You may also need an interface and software for data collection. What do I need for data collection?