Question

A person uses a screwdriver as a lever to open a can of paint. Where is the fulcrum in this situation? (1 point)
the point where the end of the
• screwdriver lifts up the lid of the
can
O the point where the person pushes
down on the screwdriver
O the point where the person holds onto the can to keep it in place
the point where the screwdriver
touches the rim of the can

Answer 1

In this situation, the fulcrum is **the point where the screwdriver touches the rim of the can**. This is the pivot point around which the lever (the screwdriver) rotates to apply force to lift the lid of the can.