Which statement with regard to Class 2 lever is true?

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  1. The mechanical advantage is always less than 1
  2. The effort is between the load and the fulcrum
  3. The load is in between the effort and the fulcrum
  4. The fulcrum is near the effort

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Option 3 : The load is in between the effort and the fulcrum
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Explanation:

  • A lever is a simple machine consisting of a beam or rigid rod pivoted at a fixed hinge, or fulcrum, used to transfer a force to a load and usually to provide a mechanical advantage.
  • On the basis of the locations of fulcrum, load, and effort, the lever is divided into three types.

First Class Lever

  • First-class levers have the fulcrum between the force and the load. 
  • ​Effort and the load moves in opposite direction.
  • Examples: See-saw, crowbar, scissors, claw and hammers, the handle of water pump, a beam balance, wire cutter, plier, etc.

Second-class lever

  • In second-class levers, the load is between the effort (force) and the fulcrum.
  • Effort and the load moves in the same direction.
  • Examples: Wheelbarrow, Staplers, Bottle openers, Nutcrackers and Nail clippers.

Third-class lever

  • In third-class levers, the effort is between the load and the fulcrum.
  • Effort and the load moves in the same direction.​
  • Examples: Fishing rod, Broom, Baseball bat, Bow and Arrow Human jaw.

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