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A person uses a screwdriver as a lever to open a can of paint. Where is the fulcrum in this situation?(1 point)
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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 end of the screwdriver lifts up the lid of the can

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 holds onto the can to keep it in place

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the point where the screwdriver touches the rim of the can

Explanation: the rim acts as the pivot (fulcrum) while the person applies effort on one end to lift the lid (load) on the other.