2nd Class Levers

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A 2nd class lever is like a wheelbarrow! It has three important parts:

Fulcrum: The pivot point at one end of the lever (like the wheel of a wheelbarrow)
Effort: The force you apply to the other end of the lever
Load: The object or resistance between the fulcrum and effort

In a 2nd class lever, the effort is always greater than the load arm, which means it always provides a mechanical advantage (force multiplication)!

Click and drag the lever to move it!

Distance Unit:

Effort Arm Length: m

Load Arm Length: m

Load: N

Results:

Effort required: 50 N

Force multiplication: 2

This means the lever multiplies the force by 2, requiring less effort but moving a shorter distance.

Fun Facts about 2nd Class Levers

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