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A paper cutter is a second class lever. The resistance is positioned between the effort and the fulcrum. Second class levers always increase the force applied to them, but do not change the direction of the force.
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∙ 11y agoA pair of scissors is composed of more than one simple machine. The two arms that you squeeze together are levers. The cutting edges of the scissor blades are sharpened into wedges.
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What type of machine are scissors?
Scissors are a simple machine. A simple machine makes work easier to do. (not hard work) What type of simple machine are they? They are a lever. Levers have fulcrums or pivot points. The pivot point of the scissors are the crossing section.
What type of simple machine is razor?
Scissors
Is a hammer a simple or compex machine?
Its a simple machine which can crush any complex machine
Is scissors an example of a simple machine?
yes
What type of machine is razor?
Scissors
Which simple machine makes up scissors?
lever and a wedge
Is a fulcrum a simple machine?
A fulcrum is a part of a simple machine, the lever. Without the fulcrum what is left of the simple machine can no longer increase the applied force and is no longer a simple machine.
Why is a pair of scissors a compound machine?
Scissors a compound machine because it's more than one simple machine.the handle is a lever and the blade is a wedge.
Why are scissors known as a compound machine?
Scissors are known as a compound machine because they contain two or more simple machines put together. Another example of a compound machine is a bicycle.
Which is a type of simple machine?
A pulley isn't a kind of simple machine, it is a simple machine
Why should simple machines be out of children reach?
A pair of scissors is a simple machine. As it may have keen cutting edges and sharp pointed ends, it is best to keep the scissors out of the reach of children.
Do all machines need to have a simple machine in them?
Every compound machine is made up of multiple simple machines, such as a pair of scissors, which has two levers and two wedges.
