A nut cracker is an example of _______________.

first order lever

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second order lever

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third order lever

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B
second order lever

Explanation of correct option B. A nut cracker is an example of second order lever.
Second-order lever:
In this type of lever, load lies between the fulcrum and the effort.
Examples:
Shearing machine
Wheelbarrow
Bottle lid opener
nut cracker
Explanation of incorrect options
A. First order lever:
In this type of lever, the fulcrum lies between the load and the effort.
Examples:
Scissors
See- saw
Crow bar
C. Third-order lever:
In this type of lever, effort lies in between the fulcrum and the load.
Examples:
Forceps
Broom
Hand
A nutcracker is an example of second-order lever. Hence option B is correct.

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