Matching Pairs Simple and complex machinesOnline version Revieuw by Mehdi Nolte 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 An inclined plane is any inclined flat surface that allows an object to be lifted In third-class levers, the fulcrum is at one end and the and near the force. In first class levers, the fulcrum is between the applied force and the resistance A lever is a rigid bar on a support called fulcrum which allows lifting or moving heavy objects using less force. In second class levers the fulcrum is located at one end and near the resistance.