Question

the elbow is considered a third class lever because ______. a. the effort is applied further from the fulcrum than the load b. the effort is applied closer to the fulcrum than the load c. the fulcrum is in the center of the lever d. the elbow is used to lift objects please select the best answer from the choices provided. a b c d

Explanation:

Third class levers have the effort applied between the fulcrum and the load, meaning the effort is closer to the fulcrum than the load. The elbow joint acts as the fulcrum, muscle effort is applied near the elbow, and the load is at the hand, making it a third class lever.

Answer:

B. the effort is applied closer to the fulcrum than the load