Lever Lever A lever ( or ) is a simple machine consisting of a beam or rigid rod pivoted at a fixed hinge, or fulcrum. A lever is a rigid body capable of rotating on a point on itself. On the basis of the location of fulcrum, load and effort, the lever is divided into three types. It is one of the six simple machines identified by Renaissance scientists. A lever amplifies an input force to provide a greater output force, which is said to provide leverage. The ratio of the output force to the input force is the mechanical advantage
Lawrence Lever information. With experience in financial editing, Lever oversaw the creation of Citywire's first industry magazine. Lawrence Lever Lawrence Lever is a journalist and entrepreneur, best known for his work investigating The Barlow Clowes Affair. Lawrence Lever was educated at Manchester Grammar School, and went on to study Law at Brasenose College in Oxford University. After earning his degree, he decided not to pursue law, but instead chose a career in journalism. Lever joined The Times in 1985 although he originally began his career as a trained and qualified solicitor. In the 1990s he changed his career towards journalism. Lever was