What is the name of a simple machine that is made up of a stiff arm that can move freely around a fixed point?

Quiz Options

• Pulley
• Wedge
• Lever
• Screw

Explanation & Context

A lever consists of a rigid beam and a fulcrum, which acts as the fixed pivot point to help lift or move loads. By applying force to one part of the arm, the machine provides mechanical advantage to rotate the beam around that central point.