In a first-class lever, the fulcrum sits
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Correct answer to question 14 (Mechanical Comprehension): between the effort and the load
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A seesaw or a pair of scissors is first class, with the pivot in the middle. Second class puts the load in the middle, as in a wheelbarrow, and third class puts the effort in the middle, as with tweezers.
Updated: November 2026