Question
State three differences between the three classes of levers.

Answer

Class I Class II Class III
1. It has the fulcrum between the load and effort. It has the load between the fulcrum and effort. It has an effort between the fulcrum and the load.
2. The effort arm can be shorter, equal to or longer than the load arm. The effort arm is bigger than the load arm. The effort arm is always shorter than the load arm.
3. The mechanical advantage can be less than, equal to, or greater than 1. The mechanical advantages are always greater than 1. The mechanical advantages are always less than 1.
4. The load and effort are in the same direction. The load and effort are in opposite directions. The load and effort are in opposite directions.

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