Levers

Second order levers

 

A lever that has the load between the fulcrum and the effort is known as a second order lever.

 
Once again, the further away the effort is from the fulcrum and the load the greater the mechanical advantage of the lever.
Explain why a wheel barrow and a nutcracker are examples of second order levers.
Identify the fulcrum, load and effort.
Identify the fulcrum, load and effort.

 

 

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