Question

What are the forces a pair of tongs have as an example of a simple machine?

Answer 1

Answer:

A Pair of tongs are lever with type 3 simple machine :

Tongs are simple machine with fulcrum at the end. Force is applied on the handle right before where the load is which is at opposite end of fulcrum and thus help us lifting the object

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Answer 2

Answer:

Lever and Fulcrum: Force Multiplier

See-saws, tongs, scissors and nail clippers are all examples of this simple machine. The lever and fulcrum let you exert greater force on objects than you could with your muscles alone; for example, a hand cart lets you lift heavy furniture.