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प्रश्न
Give three examples for leavers of second order.
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उत्तर
Levers of second order:
(i) Lock and key
(ii) Opener of soda water bottle
(iii) Closing a door
संबंधित प्रश्न
Which class of lever will always have MA > 1 and why?
Name a machine to obtain gain in speed ?
Write down a relation expressing the mechanical advantage of a lever.
A lever of length 9 cm has its load arm 5 cm long and the effort arm is 9 cm long.
- To which class does it belong?
- Draw a diagram of the lever showing the position of fulcrum F and directions of both the load L and effort E.
- What is the mechanical advantage and velocity ratio if the efficiency is 100%?
- What will be the mechanical advantage and velocity ratio if the efficiency becomes 50%?
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An oar of a boat
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What is a first-order lever?
