Question

A standard bottle opener is an example of which type of lever?
(1) Lever of the first order
(2) Lever of the second order
(3) Lever of the third order
(4) Lever of the fourth order

Answer 1

1 lever of the first order

Answer 2

Answer:

Option (2) Lever of the second order.

Explanation:

First order lever - Fulcrum in between load and effort.

Second order lever - Load in between fulcrum and effort.

Third order lever - Effort is applied in between load and fulcrum.

A Standard bottle opener is a small machine in which the load is presented between the fulcrum and the effort applied. So, it is a second order lever.