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

1. 1

   What is meant by a lever?

   A muscle that pulls on a boneA rigid bar that turns around a fulcrumA force that moves a loadA band joining bone to bone
2. 2

   Which class of lever always gives a mechanical advantage?

   First classThird classSecond classNone; only equipment can give it
3. 3

   What is meant by mechanical disadvantage?

   A lever with no fulcrumMoving a large load with little effortMoving a load a very short wayNeeding a larger effort than the load

+ 12 more questions in the game.

1. 1

   Zainab nods her head forward on her spine. Which class of lever is this?

   Third classFirst classSecond class
2. 2

   Effort arm 6 cm, load arm 3 cm. What is the mechanical advantage?

   290.53
3. 3

   True or false: When a footballer kicks, the load is her leg.

   When a footballer kicks, the load is her leg.

+ 12 more questions in the game.

1. 1

   What is meant by a lever?

   A rigid bar that turns around a fulcrumA band joining bone to boneA force that moves a loadA muscle that pulls on a bone
2. 2

   The force a muscle applies to a lever is called the ____.

   fulcrumtorqueeffortload
3. 3

   Match each lever feature to its term.

   Effort arm longer than load armEffort arm shorter than load armLoad in the middleEffort in the middleMechanical disadvantageSecond classMechanical advantageThird class

+ 12 more questions in the game.