Which one of the following is an example of Second Class Lever?
- A. A pair of scissors
- B. A bottle opener ✓
- C. A cricket bat
- D. A bow and arrow
Correct Answer: B. A bottle opener
Explanation
A bottle opener is a second-class lever because the load (the resistance of the bottle cap) is situated between the fulcrum (the pivot point on the cap) and the effort (the upward pull on the handle).
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