2006-08-31 18:45:53 · 7 answers · asked by johanng. 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Place the fulcrom closer to the object you are trying to move and increase pressure on the lever.
2006-08-31 19:31:31 · answer #1 · answered by synchronicity915 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The force required to administer the effects of a lever are inversely proportional to the distance from the fulcrum to the mass being acted upon. The term "efficiency" introduces some ambiguity to the equation, as it implies an additional term related to the translation of effort to the work accomplished. In that regard, the stiffness/elasticity of the lever could also be a factor, which is not normally accounted for in the simple equations usually discussed with regard to the lever. Although the force should theoretically be equal, the dissipation of energy through heat radiation could minimally affect the overall "mechanical efficiency" of the lever.
2006-08-31 19:01:32 · answer #2 · answered by Jim R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
leanghten the lever
2006-09-01 03:14:54 · answer #3 · answered by Tzone 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
change the pivot point or the leight of the lever
2006-08-31 18:50:25 · answer #4 · answered by k dog 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Move the fulcrum.
2006-08-31 18:49:41 · answer #5 · answered by d h 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
leverage
2006-08-31 18:46:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way.
2006-09-01 16:44:54 · answer #7 · answered by dwarf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋