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Yes, a shovel is a first-class lever because the fulcrum is between the effort (force) applied by the user and the load (the material being moved).

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What class lever does a shovel?

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What kind of lever is a shovel in science?

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What class lever is a shovel and where does the fulcrum load and effort go?

it is a class 2 lever thanks for your concern


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Generally, the point of the shovel handle is not so much as a machine to amplify the force you exert, as it is simply a way of being able to reach the ground with a scooping device, without having to bend your spine too much in order to do it. There are times, however, such as when you use a shovel to dislodge a large rock, when you could use it as a lever.


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