Learning Objective: 2.1 Analysing levers

Learning Outcomes: List things around them that use the principle of the lever. State what a lever can do. Identify load, force and fulcrum in the lever.

1. The diagram below shows examples of things used in daily life.

List down five things from the diagram that uses the principle of the lever.

i. _______________________ iv. _______________________

ii. _______________________ v. _______________________

iii. _______________________

2. The diagram below shows a boy moving an object using a lever.

Complete the statement below to show what a lever can do.

When force (effort) is applied, a lever is able to _____________ a resisting force (load).

3. Label the diagram below to identify the Load, Fulcrum and the Effort.

(a)___________________

(c)_______________

(b)_________________

Learning Objective: 2.1 Analysing levers

Answer Scheme

1. The diagram below shows examples of things used in daily life.

List down five things from the diagram that uses the principle of the lever.

i. Pliers / Bottle opener iv. Nail clipper

ii. Hammer / Scissors v. See-Saw

iii. Stapler.

2. The diagram below shows a boy moving an object using a lever.

Complete the statement below to show what a lever can do.

When force (effort) is applied, a lever is able to overcome a resisting force (load).

3. Label in the diagram below to identify the Load, Fulcrum and the Effort.

(a) Effort (b)Load