Soc 20 Flashcards
1
Q
First class lever
A
the fulcrum is in the middle of the effort and the load
2
Q
Second class lever
A
the load is in the middle between the fulcrum and the effort.
3
Q
Third class lever
A
the effort is in the middle between the fulcrum and the load.
4
Q
Mechanical advantages of first class levers
A
Levers with high mechanical advantage can move large loads with a relatively small amount of effort.
5
Q
Mechanical advantages of second class levers
A
Second class levers always have high mechanical advantage.
