3rd Class Levers

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A 3rd class lever is like your arm when you're lifting something! It has three important parts:

Fulcrum: The pivot point at one end of the lever (like your elbow)
Effort: The force applied between the fulcrum and the load (like your bicep muscle)
Load: The object or resistance at the other end of the lever (like the weight in your hand)

In a 3rd class lever, the effort is always closer to the fulcrum than the load. This means it trades force for speed and range of motion!

Click and drag the lever to move it!

Distance Unit:

Effort Arm Length: m

Load Arm Length: m

Load: N

Results:

Effort required: 33.33 N

Speed multiplication: 3.33

This means the lever multiplies the speed by 3.33, requiring more effort but moving a greater distance.

Fun Facts about 3rd Class Levers

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