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In class 2 levers, the fulcrum lies at one end, the effort is applied at the other end, and the load is placed at the middle. The closer the load is to the fulcrum, the lesser amount of force needed to lift it. (
| Here are some everyday examples of class 2 levers: |
 The wheelbarrow is the classic example of a class 2 lever. (Image from Microsoft Clip Organizer) |
 A nutcracker is a combination of two class 2 levers. (Image from Microsoft Clip Organizer) |
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