A seesaw or teeter-totter is a simple machine found on a playground. It acts as a lever, which is simply a bar or rod that pivots (turns) on a point called a fulcrum.

What kind of type of simple machine is a seesaw?

A lever consists of a rod or plank that is free on both ends, like the plank of a seesaw, and some steady object on which the plank can rest, like the center post of a seesaw. The fixed center point on which the plank moves is called the fulcrum. A lever helps to lift weights with less efforts.

Why seesaw is a simple machine?

#DYK a seesaw is a simple machine? It is considered a first-class lever, where the fulcrum sits between the effort and the load. The location of the fulcrum has a big impact on how much the lever can do. ... More more in our Unit "Simple Machines!"