Which kind of a lever are the kitchen tongs?

Here's why:

* Class III levers have the effort (where you apply force) between the fulcrum (the pivot point) and the load (what you're trying to move).

* In tongs, the fulcrum is the hinge point where the two arms connect.

* The effort is applied at your hand, squeezing the handles.

* The load is the food you're trying to grasp and lift.

Therefore, the effort (hand) is between the fulcrum (hinge) and the load (food), making it a Class III lever.

Important Note: Class III levers are designed for speed and range of motion, not for mechanical advantage. This means you have to use more force to move the load, but you get a larger movement at the load. This is why tongs are great for manipulating food items.