Levers
I can identify levers and describe their purpose and how they work.
Levers
I can identify levers and describe their purpose and how they work.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Levers can multiply a small force into a larger force.
- Levers can multiply a small movement into a larger movement.
- There are different types of lever, each with the pivot in a different position.
Common misconception
Pupils confuse the term moment with ideas about time or movement.
Use the term ‘turning effect’ in this lesson whilst ideas are being introduced and consolidated.
Keywords
Lever - A lever is a simple machine designed to use the turning effect of a force.
Effort - The force applied to a lever is called the effort.
Load - The force produced by a lever is called the load.
Pivot - A lever will rotate around a pivot.
Force multiplier - If a lever produces a larger load force than the effort force, it is a force multiplier.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a simple machine designed to use the turning effect of a force
the point along a lever at which it rotates
the force applied to a lever
the force produced by a lever
a type of lever that has a larger load force than effort force