Physics
What is a lever? State its principle.
Machines
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A lever is a rigid, straight (or bent) bar which is capable of turning about a fixed axis.
A lever works on the principle of moments, according to which in the equilibrium position of levers, moment of load about the fulcrum must be equal to the moment of effort about the fulcrum and the two moments must be in opposite directions.
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