Assertion: fulcrum | /r/HasProperty | mechanic
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text: In context|mechanics|lang=en terms the difference between lever and fulcrum is that lever is (mechanics) an arm on a rock shaft, to give motion to the shaft or to obtain motion from it while fulcrum is (mechanics) the support about which a lever pivots.
text: As nouns the difference between lever and fulcrum is that lever is (mechanics) a rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (the fulcrum ), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion or lever can be (rare) a levee while fulcrum is (mechanics) the support about which a lever pivots.
text: As nouns the difference between pivot and fulcrum is that pivot is a thing on which something turns; specifically a metal pointed pin or short shaft in machinery, such as the end of an axle or spindle while fulcrum is (mechanics) the support about which a lever pivots.