A pair of tweezers is an example of which class of lever?
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Correct answer to question 19 (Mechanical Comprehension): Third class
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The fulcrum is the joined end, the effort is applied by the fingers in the middle, and the load is at the tips. Third-class levers have a mechanical advantage below one, trading force for speed and precision, which is exactly what tweezers are for.
Updated: November 2026