The upper blade and lower handle of the compound-lever shears are pin connected to the main element ABE at A and B, respectively, and to the short link CD at C and D, respectively. Determine the forces exerted on a twig when two 120-N forces are applied to the handles.

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120 N E F 120 N -80 D 20 40 30 B AO Dimensions in mm