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Levers and mechanical advantage
See how levers and other simple machines trade force for distance, calculate mechanical advantage and identify the three classes of lever.
⏱ 19 min❓ 8 questions
What you'll be able to do
- ✔I can explain how a simple machine trades a smaller force for a greater distance
- ✔I can identify class 1, class 2 and class 3 levers from the positions of fulcrum, load and effort
- ✔I can calculate mechanical advantage and use the law of the lever
How this works
- 1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
- 2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
- 3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.
What's inside
8 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:
- 🔗Match the pairs — Choose the partner that goes with each item.
- 🔢Number answer — Work out the answer and type the number.
👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.
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Curriculum: AC9S7U05, AC9S7H02