FULCRUM


Meaning of FULCRUM in English

noun

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A group of similar objects direct attention towards their fulcrum , according to the Law of Moments.

As we saw, the historical model on which this concept of autonomy is based has Beethoven as its fulcrum .

If they used a shorter pencil, they had to apply more force because they were pushing closer to the fulcrum .

The fulcrum of this balance has shifted.

The fulcrum was the place where their fingers joined their hands.

The Law can also be applied to the depth dimension, with a fulcrum in the middle ground.

The pencil lying next to the books acts as the fulcrum , or rotation point.

When they pushed at the end of the arm, they were applying force farther from the fulcrum .

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