How does the class 2 lever work?
What are some examples of class 2 levers?
- As you can see from the diagram to the left the load on a class 2 lever lays in the middle. The fulcrum is fixed at 1 end while the effort (force) is used in an upwards direction at the other.
What are some examples of class 2 levers?
- wheelbarrow, nutcracker, etc.
- Can you think of other examples?
- Bring a class 2 lever or a picture of one to school tomorrow. Note: this picture may be a photograph or drawing.