fulcra

Meanings

• noun

  A point or place where an action or force is applied or transmitted, especially in mechanics.

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Variants

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fulcra , fulcrum , fulcrums

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Etymology

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From Latin fulcrum, a support, prop, or pivot.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fulcrum' is also used in mathematics to denote a point of intersection or contact.

2. The word 'fulcrum' comes from the Latin word 'fulgur', meaning 'thunderbolt'. In ancient Rome, fulcrums were believed to have mystical powers and were often associated with thunder and lightning.

3. Fulcrums are essential components in various everyday tools, such as a pair of tongs or a pair of pliers.

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1. lever: A simple machine consisting of a beam or rigid rod pivoted at a fixed hinge or fulcrum, used for lifting or moving heavy loads.

2. mechanics: The branch of physics that deals with the behavior of physical systems when subjected to forces or motions.

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In ancient Roman engineering, a fulcrum was a pivot or support on which a lever rested. Fulcrums were essential components of various machines and tools, including the famous Archimedes' screw.

How to Memorize "fulcra"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a seesaw or teeter-totter. The point where the beam is connected to the ground is the fulcrum.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'support'. Fulcrums provide support and allow for the application of force.

3. mnemonics
   

   - FULCRA: 'Force Under Lever At'

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