Question

Wheel barrow, is a lever of first order.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. First-order lever: The fulcrum is situated between the load and the effort.
2. Ex: see-saw, crowbar, scissors, etc.
3. Second-order lever: The load is situated between the fulcrum and the effort.
4. Ex: Wheelbarrow, Staplers, Doors or gates, Bottle openers, Nutcracker, etc.

Hence, the statement is false.