Levers help us do work by multiplying the effort you use to move something. The closer the fulcrum is to the resistance force, the easier it is to lift the object. At the same time, the distance over which you must apply the effort increases. Levers do not increase the amount of work done; instead, they make work easier by distributing the effort over a longer distance.
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- Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
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More Activities
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Make a Circuit Board
See how electricity flows through a circuit that you build.
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Drop Eggs Into Cups
Learn about types of energy in this puzzling and fun experiment.
More Exhibits
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Swiss Jolly Ball
See the world’s largest pinball machine right before your eyes.