Lever systems and mechanical advantage quiz games for PE and Sport (A level core)

1. 1

   What is a lever?

   A joint that cannot moveA force that turns an objectA muscle that pulls on boneA rigid bar turning about a fulcrum
2. 2

   What is an effort arm?

   Distance from the fulcrum to the effortDistance from the fulcrum to the loadLength of the whole boneDistance from the effort to the load
3. 3

   What is a load in a lever system?

   The distance to the pivotThe pivot point of the leverThe resistance being movedThe muscle force that moves it

+ 12 more questions in the game.

1. 1

   Which term describes the distance from the fulcrum to where the load acts?

   Lever lengthEffort armLoad armRange arm
2. 2

   Mechanical advantage = effort arm divided by the ____.

   load armeffort forceresistancefulcrum
3. 3

   Match each movement to its lever class.

   Elbow extension by the tricepsPlantar flexion on tiptoeElbow flexion by the bicepsThird classSecond classFirst class

+ 12 more questions in the game.

1. 1

   What is a lever?

   A muscle that pulls on boneA joint that cannot moveA rigid bar turning about a fulcrumA force that turns an object
2. 2

   What is an effort arm?

   Distance from the fulcrum to the effortLength of the whole boneDistance from the fulcrum to the loadDistance from the effort to the load
3. 3

   What is a load in a lever system?

   The resistance being movedThe muscle force that moves itThe pivot point of the leverThe distance to the pivot

+ 12 more questions in the game.