Repeat Steps 5 through 7 with the pencil placed at 15 cm and 25 cm.
- How did the position of the fulcrum affect the number of pennies needed to lift the load?
- How could you modify the lever to make it even easier to lift the load?
- What are some similarities between a lever and an inclined plane? Differences?
- What real-life situations would be ideal for using a lever?
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