I need a pivot yet can support weight, I help in motion without moving myself. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Think about simple machines used in physics.
Answer
A lever arm
Explanation
A lever arm uses a pivot to balance loads and facilitate movement without itself shifting.
This is a hard science riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is A lever arm.
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