Key Terms Defined
- Effort
- the force you use to push down on the lever
- Fulcrum
- The point where the lever pivots
- Load
- The object you are trying to lift
The load is the object you are trying to lift. It sits on the resistance arm of the lever. The effort is the force you use to push down on the lever to lift the load. It’s applied to the effort arm of the lever. The resistance arm and the effort arm are separated by the fulcrum, the point where the lever pivots.
- Museum Hours
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- Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
More Activities
- Online Activity
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Make a Circuit Board
See how electricity flows through a circuit that you build.
- Online Activity
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Drop Eggs Into Cups
Learn about types of energy in this puzzling and fun experiment.
More Exhibits
- Exhibit
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Swiss Jolly Ball
See the world’s largest pinball machine right before your eyes.