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 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 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 pushes down on the screwdriver

Answer 1

The correct answer is: the point where the screwdriver touches the rim of the can.

In this scenario, the rim of the can serves as the fulcrum, which is the pivot point around which the lever (screwdriver) rotates when force is applied at the other end.