Question: Determine the required force P that must be applied at the blade of the pruning shears so that the blade exerts a normal force F

Determine the required force P that must be applied at the blade of the pruning shears so that the blade exerts a normal force F on the twig at E.

Given:

F = 20 lb

a = 0.5 in

b = 4 in

c = 0.75 in

d = 0.75 in

e = 1 in



E

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