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A clothespin is a class 1 lever, where the fulcrum is on one end and the effort is applied on the other end to lift or move the load on the third end.

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What class lever is a clothespin?

When the clothespin is not clipping anything, it is a class 1 lever.When the clothespin is clipping something, it's a class 3 lever. So technically, it's both:)


What kind of simple machine is a close pin?

A clothespin is considered a double lever simple machine. It consists of two rods (levers) hinged together to grip an object when squeezed.


How do you say clothespin in Spanish?

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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.


Why was the clothespin invented?

the clothespin was invented to hang clothes


When did the shakers invent the clothespin?

The Shakers invented the clothespin in the mid 1800's


What other kind of machine is a special kind of lever?

wedge is another simple machine kind of lever


Can opener is what kind of a lever?

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it is a 2nd class lever


What is the mass of a clothespin?

9.2 grams


What is the load and effort of clothespin?

The load of a clothespin is the force applied by the spring to hold the clothes together. The effort is the force applied by squeezing the two arms of the clothespin together to open it.


What kind of simple machine is a prying bar?

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