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Pivot diagram of a Class 1 lever
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Different classes of levers are identified by the way the joint and muscles attached to the bone are arranged.
For the Class 1 lever the pivot lies between the effort and load. A see saw in a playground is an example of a Class 1 lever where the effort balances the load.
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Published: 21 June 2007,Updated: 21 June 2007Size: 15.58 KB