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What was the lever first used for around 5,000 years ago?

A balance scale and moving objects.

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Why: The lever was used in a simple balance scale and to move large objects in Egypt.

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Answer: A balance scale and moving objects. The lever was used in a simple balance scale and to move large objects in Egypt.

  1. Engineering en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineering
    it was used in a simple balance scale, and to move large objects
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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