Question

What is the difference between first order lever and second order lever?

Answer 1

In first order lever we have Fulcrum in the middle and load and effort on opposite sides .These livers can be used both as force multiplier and speed multiplier. There MA(mechanical advantage) can be greater than 1 and less than 1.
In second order lever we have Load in middle and fulcrum and effort on opposite sides. These livers are used as speed multiplier. There MA(mechanical advantage) is always less than 1.

Answer 2

Answer:

In first order lever we have Fulcrum in the middle and load and effort on opposite sides . These livers can be used both as force multiplier and speed multiplier. ... In second order lever we have Load in middle and fulcrum and effort on opposite sides.