Friday, May 14, 2010

Levers


Levers

First class levers
The fulcrum is between the load and the effort.
Examples: seesaw, scissors, crowbar

Second class levers
The load is between the fulcrum and the effort.
Examples: wheelbarrow, nutcracker

Third class levers
The effort is between the fulcrum and the load.
Examples: fishing rod, broom

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