examples of each lever

We will now show you more practical examples of each lever type:

Lever 1 (Fulcrum in the middle)

Example 1: Seesaw is lever 1

Example 2: Scissors is lever 1

Example 3: Crowbar/lever is lever 1

Example 4: Rowing a boat is lever 1

Example 5: Hammer used as a lever is lever 1

Lever 2 (Load in the middle)

Example 1: Wheelbarrow is lever 2

Example 2: Nutcracker is lever 2

Example 3: Door is lever 2

Example 4: Bottle opener is lever 2

Lever 3 (Effort in the middle)

Example 1: Tweezers is lever 3

Example 2: Spade is lever 3

Example 3: Fishing rod is lever 3