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Types of Lever

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What type of a lever is the scissor?

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First order

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Second order

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Third order

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Fourth order

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Solution

The correct option is A
First order

In a scissor, the centre is fixed about which the scissor rotates. The fulcrum is at the centre and the effort and the load are at the opposite ends. So, this is an application of first order lever.

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