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Multiple Choice Question
Which class is a lever with the fulcrum located between the effort and resistance?
Second
First
Third
Transcript text: 7 of 38 Concepts completed
Multiple Choice Question
Which class is a lever with the fulcrum located between the effort and resistance?
Second
First
Third
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Understanding Lever Classes
Levers are classified into three types based on the relative positions of the fulcrum, effort, and resistance (load):
First-class lever: The fulcrum is located between the effort and the resistance.
Second-class lever: The resistance is located between the fulcrum and the effort.
Third-class lever: The effort is located between the fulcrum and the resistance.
Step 2: Identifying the Correct Class
The question asks for the class of lever where the fulcrum is located between the effort and the resistance. According to the definitions:
In a first-class lever, the fulcrum is between the effort and the resistance.