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tooth brush is not a lever,because it has no fixed fulcrum from which one can separate the load arm and the effort arm.

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Is a toothbrush a simple machine?

I wouldn't call it that. It's more like a lever. You hold one end of the toothbrush and the other end of the lever is the bristled working end against the teeth and gums. As the fulcrum is on the working end, there is no mechanical advantage for the toothbrush lever.


What kind of simple machine is a toothbrush?

A toothbrush is not a simple machine, it does not work on the principle of levers, effort, and load. It's not a machine at all in mathematical terms. A "machine" is that which performs "work", i.e. transfers or converts energy. You arm moving the toothbrush is a machine by this definition, however.


Is a toothbrush a lever or wedge simple machine?

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What type of lever is a toothbrush when in use?

A toothbrush acts as a third-class lever when in use. In this configuration, the effort is applied between the fulcrum (the point where the brush touches the teeth or gums) and the load (the resistance of the plaque and food particles on the teeth). This arrangement allows for a greater range of motion and speed at the brush head, making it effective for cleaning.


What kind of machine?

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