Differentiate between the class-two lever and class-three lever.

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The differences between the class-two lever and class-three lever are:
Class-two lever Class-three lever
1.It has the load between the fulcrum and effort. 1.It has the effort between fulcrum and load.
2.The effort arm is bigger than the load arm. 2.The effort arm is always shorter than the load arm.
3.The mechanical advantage is always greater than 1. 3.The mechanical advantage is always less than 1.
4.The load and effort are in the opposite directions. 4.The load and effort are in opposite directions.

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Class-two lever	Class-three lever
1.It has the load between the fulcrum and effort.	1.It has the effort between fulcrum and load.
2.The effort arm is bigger than the load arm.	2.The effort arm is always shorter than the load arm.
3.The mechanical advantage is always greater than 1.	3.The mechanical advantage is always less than 1.
4.The load and effort are in the opposite directions.	4.The load and effort are in opposite directions.