Choose the term that describes a simple machine consisting of a rigid bar that may rotate around an axis.

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A lever is a simple machine consisting of a rigid bar that rotates around an axis, known as the fulcrum. The terms first-class lever, second-class lever, and third-class lever describe specific types of levers based on the relative positions of the fulcrum, effort, and load, but the general term for any such device is simply "lever."

Choose the Term That Describes a Simple Machine Consisting of a Rigid