Question

We think of levers being used to decrease effort force. Which of the following describes a lever that requires a large effort force which causes a smaller force to act over a large distance and explains how it works?; A baseball bat is a lever. Which of the following explains how a baseball bat differs from a lever like a pry bar?

a) First-class lever
b) Second-class lever
c) Third-class lever
d) Fourth-class lever

Answer 1

A baseball bat is an example of a third-class lever, which requires a large effort force that causes a smaller force to act over a large distance.

Step-by-step explanation:

A baseball bat is an example of a third-class lever. Third-class levers require a large effort force to cause a smaller force to act over a large distance. In a baseball bat, the effort force (applied by the batter) is smaller and is applied over a large distance, while the resistance force (the impact with the ball) is smaller and is applied over a short distance.