Weekly Revision - Edexcel GCSE PE - Lever Systems
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10 Mark Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Match the part of the lever with the correct description.
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- The axis around which the lever rotates
- The force of the object that you want to move
- The force that is applied by the user of the lever system
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Fulcrum
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Load
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Effort
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Match the lever system with the part of the lever that is found in the middle.
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- Fulcrum is found in the middle
- Load is found in the middle
- Effort is found in the middle
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First Class Lever System
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Second Class Lever System
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Third Class Lever System
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Select all of the 2nd class lever systems.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Select all of the first class lever systems
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Select all of the 3rd class lever systems.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Match the type of lever system with the sporting action.
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- Tricep Dip
- Calf Raise
- Bicep Curl
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1st Class Lever System
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2nd Class Lever System
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3rd Class Lever System
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
The image above shows a long jumper taking off. What is the fulcrum, load and effort of the lever system being used at the ankle?
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- Balls of the foot
- Weight going through the centre of the foot
- Gastrocnemius
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Fulcrum
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Load
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Effort
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
The image above shows a bicep curl. What is the fulcrum, load and effort of the lever system being used at the elbow?
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- Elbow
- Dumbell
- Biceps
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Fulcrum
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Load
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Effort
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Match the drawing with the correct lever system.
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- 1st Class Lever System
- 3rd Class Lever System
- 2nd Class Lever System
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
What is 'mechanical advantage' and 'mechanical disadvantage' for each lever system?
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- A large load can be lifted with relatively little effort.
- Fast movement and a large range of motion
- slower movement and limited flexibility
- Cannot lift as heavy a load with the same amount of effort
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Mechanical advantage for first and second class lever systems
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Mechanical advantage for third class lever system
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Mechanical disadvantage for first and second class lever systems
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Mechanical disadvantage for third class lever system
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