Elliot's class 3 levers

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Class 3 lever

  • A third class lever is a lever where the effort is in between the fulcrum and load.

  • Similar to the second class lever you lift the same direction as the load.

  • The ideal mechanical advantage is always less than one because the effort arm is shorter than the load arm.





Examples of class 3 levers

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Broom, serving clippers, Fishing pole
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Baseball bat


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