Question

Forceps is an example of _____ order lever.

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 1 or 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C

3

The explanation for the correct answer

Step 1: Types of levers

1. There are three types of levers. They are 1st order lever, 2nd order lever, and 3rd order lever.
2. In the case of the 1st order lever, the fulcrum lies between the effort and load.
3. In the case of the 2nd order lever, load lies between the fulcrum and effort.
4. In the case of the 3rd order lever, effort lies between the fulcrum and load.

Step 2: Forceps

1. In the case of forceps, the effort generally lies in between the fulcrum and load.
2. So the forceps come under the 3rd order lever.

Hence, forceps are a 3rd order lever.