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What is positioned between the fulcrum and the effort in a second class lever?
What is positioned between the fulcrum and the effort in a second class lever?
- The load or resistance (correct)
- The fulcrum
- The effort
- The output force
What do second class levers tend to do?
What do second class levers tend to do?
Increase the effect of the effort force.
The second class lever operates when you stand on your tiptoes.
The second class lever operates when you stand on your tiptoes.
False (B)
An example of a second class lever in action is standing on ______.
An example of a second class lever in action is standing on ______.
What is always closer to the fulcrum than the effort in a second class lever?
What is always closer to the fulcrum than the effort in a second class lever?
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Second Class Lever Arrangement
Second Class Lever Arrangement
The load or resistance is positioned between the fulcrum and the effort.
Second Class Lever Effect
Second Class Lever Effect
Second class levers tend to increase the effect of the effort force.
Toes as Second Class Levers
Toes as Second Class Levers
False. Standing on your tiptoes demonstrates a second class lever.
Load Position in Second Class Levers
Load Position in Second Class Levers
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Study Notes
Second Class Levers
- A second class lever features the load or resistance positioned between the fulcrum (axis) and the effort applied.
- These levers primarily serve to amplify the effect of the effort force, making them effective for certain movements.
Functionality and Examples
- Raising onto toes demonstrates that a second class lever is not engaged; movements at the ankle joint illustrate this principle.
- A practical application occurs in badminton when a player stands on tiptoes to reach for a smash, showcasing the second class lever in action.
Mechanical Disadvantage
- In second class levers, the load always remains closer to the fulcrum compared to the effort applied, leading to a consistent mechanical disadvantage.
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