Law of Equilibrium. A lever is in equilibrium when the effort and the load balance each other; that is, the sum of the torques (force times lever arm) equals zero. The effort multiplied by the length of the effort arm equals the load multiplied by the length of the load arm.
The Eiffel Tower is the most recognized building in Kings Island. Located in the International Street area, it stands 315 feet and is a one-third scale replica of its famous French counterpart. Eiffel Tower with fountains. Eiffel with fireworks. Eiffel Tower looking up. Ariel of Eiffel Tower.
1. Elevators Werenât Ready for the Towerâs Opening Celebration. Gustave Eiffel (Getty). The tower, which is 324 meters (984 feet) tall with its antenna, was designed by French entrepreneur Gustave Eiffel and engineers Maurice Koechlin and Stephen Sauvestre. According to History.com, the towerâs elevators were not ready when the Eiffel Tower opened to the public March 31, 1889. The Eiffel Towerâs website says Eiffel climbed the 1,710 steps of the tower to plant the French flag at the top. He was joined on the climb by members of the city council of Paris and reporters.