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