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FCTC Test Prep 2026| Comprehensive
Q&A For Certification Success
what is the mechanical advantage of a lever? - correct-answer - the ratio or the
output force to the input force
How are levers classified? - correct-answer - by relative positions of the fulcrum
and the input and output forces.
allows identification by the relative locations of the fulcrum, the resistance, and
the effort.
Class 1 Lever - correct-answer - Fulcrum in the middle
the effort is applied on one side of the fulcrum and the resistance on the other
side.
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Examples of Class 1 levers: - correct-answer - see saw, crowbar, scissors
What is the mechanical advantage of a Class 1 lever? - correct-answer - It may be
greater than or less than 1
Class 2 Lever - correct-answer - Resistance in the middle.
Effort is applied on one side of the resistance and the fulcrum is located on the
other side.
Examples of Class 2 levers: - correct-answer - Wheel barrow, a nutcracker, a
bottle opener or the brake pedal of a car
FCTC Test Prep 2026| Comprehensive
Q&A For Certification Success
what is the mechanical advantage of a lever? - correct-answer - the ratio or the
output force to the input force
How are levers classified? - correct-answer - by relative positions of the fulcrum
and the input and output forces.
allows identification by the relative locations of the fulcrum, the resistance, and
the effort.
Class 1 Lever - correct-answer - Fulcrum in the middle
the effort is applied on one side of the fulcrum and the resistance on the other
side.
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Examples of Class 1 levers: - correct-answer - see saw, crowbar, scissors
What is the mechanical advantage of a Class 1 lever? - correct-answer - It may be
greater than or less than 1
Class 2 Lever - correct-answer - Resistance in the middle.
Effort is applied on one side of the resistance and the fulcrum is located on the
other side.
Examples of Class 2 levers: - correct-answer - Wheel barrow, a nutcracker, a
bottle opener or the brake pedal of a car
