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The torque will be reduced. The torque is found by the cross product of the distance from the fulcrum and the applied force. Assuming the force is applied perpendicular to the lever, you merely multiply the two. So if the force applied remains constant and you shorten the distance to the fulcrum, you are reducing one of the values while the other remains constant. When multiplied, this will reduce the total. Therefore the torque will be reduced.
In effect, the lever will have a weaker action.
What else can I help you with?
What is 1st 2nd and 3rd class levers?
Class-I . . . Effort and resistance on opposite sides of the fulcrum. Class-II . . . Both on the same side of the pivot, resistance closer to it. Class-III . . . Both on the same side of the pivot, effort closer to it.
Small effort to lift the load of 1st class lever?
This will occur if the fulcrum is closer to the load than the effort
Why can a clothespin be a class 1 lever and a class 3 lever?
because In a Type 1 Lever, the pivot (fulcrum) is between the effort and the load. In an off-center type one lever (like a pliers), the load is larger than the effort, but is moved through a smaller distance. Examples of common tools (and other items) that use a type 1 lever include and in a Type 3 Lever, the effort is between the pivot (fulcrum) and the load.
Where is the fulcrum located on a class 3 lever?
In a class 3 lever, the fulcrum is located at one end, the effort is applied at the other end, and the load is in between. This type of lever is characterized by having the effort in the middle, being closer to the fulcrum than the load.
What determines the class of a lever?
The class of a lever is determined by the relative positions of the fulcrum, load, and effort. In a first-class lever, the fulcrum is between the load and effort; in a second-class lever, the load is between the fulcrum and effort; in a third-class lever, the effort is between the fulcrum and load.
Why is the elbow considered third class lever?
B. the effort is applied closer to the fulcrum than the load.
Does the position of the load for a class-2 lever effect the effort?
Yes, the position of the load on a class-2 lever does affect the amount of effort required. Moving the load closer to the fulcrum reduces the effort needed, while moving it farther away from the fulcrum increases the effort required.
Where are the effortloadand fulcrum located in a first class lever?
In a First Class lever, the fulcrum is between the effort and the load.
First Second and Third class levers are determined by the location of what?
The location of the effort, load, and fulcrum determine if a lever is a first, second, or third-class lever. In a first-class lever, the fulcrum is between the effort and the load. In a second-class lever, the load is between the fulcrum and the effort. In a third-class lever, the effort is between the fulcrum and the load.
What would increase the mechanical advantage of a first class lever?
Increasing the distance between the effort force and the fulcrum or decreasing the distance between the resistance force and the fulcrum would increase the mechanical advantage of a first-class lever.
When is mechanical advantages increased by first class levers?
When the pivot point (fulcrum) is moved farther from the effort and closer to the resistance.
Where should the fulcrum be placed in a first class lever to make the resistance easiest to move?
The fulcrum should be placed closer to the resistance to make it easier to move when using a first-class lever. By positioning the fulcrum closer to the resistance, you can gain a mechanical advantage, requiring less effort to move the resistance.
