Fulcrum Balance Model, Illustrates how variations to the fulcrum distance affect the mechanical advantage., Each

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This elegantly designed wooden machine is easy for students to use, allowing them to study how changing the distance from the fulcrum affects mechanical advantage. Students can intuitively figure out the balance point for a given set of masses. The apparatus includes an instruction manual to facilitate student and teacher use. Made of particle board and wooden components, it features an 8 5/8" by 2 1/4" by 2" base with a height of 5 1/4". The lever arm is 17 3/4" long. This Fulcrum Balance - Wooden Simple Machines comes equipped with two sliding plates to hold masses and an adjustable fulcrum.