First-Class Levers
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First-Class Levers always
change the direction of the
input force. In a first-class lever,
the fulcrum is located at some
point between the effort and
resistance forces. If the fulcrum
is closer to the input force,
these levers also increase distance. Examples are scissors, pliers, and see-
saws.
change the direction of the
input force. In a first-class lever,
the fulcrum is located at some
point between the effort and
resistance forces. If the fulcrum
is closer to the input force,
these levers also increase distance. Examples are scissors, pliers, and see-
saws.