What Are the 3 Different Classes of Levers?
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Other examples of first class levers are pliers, scissors, a crow bar, a claw hammer, a see-saw and a weighing balance. In summary, in a first class lever the effort (force) moves over a large distance to move the load a smaller distance, and the fulcrum is between the effort (force) and the load.
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Why is a broom a third class lever?
In a broom stick, the handle of the broom at the top is the fulcrum, we push the handle from somewhere in the middle, that is the input effort and the bristles at the end of the broomstick sweep dust from the floor, that is the output load. Therefore, a broomstick is a lever of class 3.
How is a class 3 lever different from Class 1 and Class 2 levers?
Class 1 has the fulcrum placed between the effort and load. Class 2 has the load between the effort and the fulcrum. Class 3 has the effort between the load and the fulcrum.
What is a class 2 lever examples?
A wheelbarrow, a bottle opener, and an oar are examples of second class levers.
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