In a second-class lever, the load is located between which two elements?

• A. Effort and fulcrum
• B. Fulcrum and load
• C. Load and effort
• D. Fulcrum and load at ends

Answer: (A)

In a second-class lever, the load sits between the pivot (fulcrum) and where you apply the effort. So the two elements that define the ends around the load are the effort and the fulcrum. This arrangement lets the lever provide a mechanical advantage because the effort arm is longer than the load arm, as seen in a wheelbarrow.