What is the position of fulcrum in first class lever?

at the right end of power and weight

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at the left end of power and weight

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in between power and weight

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C in between power and weight
First class lever is a type of lever which has the fulcrum in between the weight and the force applied. Its order is represented as force-fulcrum-weight. This is the most basic type of lever.
Example:

Our hand pushing an object or seesaws, crowbars.

Using scissors represents the use of two first-class levers.

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