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No. A fulcrum is the point at which a beam balances or pivots.
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Fulcrum
The Fulcrum
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The fulcrum is the point at which a beam balances or pivots.
The fulcrum is the object that is being weighed.
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A balance beam has a fulcrum and a beam. It looks like a seesaw.
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A balance beam looks like a seesaw!
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Objects will balance if:
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One object is heavier and one is lighter.
The weight distribution is equal.
No, both sides need to weigh the same.
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Click on the fulcrum of the balance scale.
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No. A fulcrum is the point where an object pivots or balances.
Fulcrum
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Where is the fulcrum on a balance beam?
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The fulcrum is on top of the beam.
The fulcrum is below the beam.
The fulcrum is to the side of the beam.
No. Look at the picture. Where is the fulcrum?
Fulcrum
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Yes, the fulcrum is at the bottom of the beam!
Which object would be closest in weight to your Math book?
A hot dog
A tennis ball
A small radio
SORRY! This weighs less than a Math book.
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A scientist in the making!
Yes! Wow! That is correct!
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Let’s compare more objects.
Which object would be closest in weight to a ping pong ball?
A puppy
A feather
A bowling ball
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I am so clever!!
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Good try but that is not correct. Try again.
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Which would weigh more?
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A pound of cheerios . A pound of split peas
The cheerios.
The split peas.
They both weigh the same.
No this does not weigh more.
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No the split peas do not weigh more.
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Which of these groups are in serial order from the
least amount of weight to the greatest amount of weight?
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Favorite Vegetables
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Vegetables
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Corn
Lettuce
Broccoli
Tomatoes
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Beans
Lettuce
Tomatoes
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Ha, ha! Get the joke?
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You are an expert on “Weighing and Balancing”!
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