Question: 2 . Force in a nail clipper ( ( 3 0 ) ) The nail clipper shown below applies a high cutting force

2. Force in a nail clipper \((30)\)
The nail clipper shown below applies a high cutting force when 1 N is applied as shown.
Estimate the cutting force at point \( A \). Draw all free body diagrams needed to support your answer.
You may assume:
- Points \( B, D \) and \( E \) are pins
- The upper cutting arm \( A D \) rotates around pin \( D \), the lower cutting arm is fixed
- Point \( C \) is a sliding contact with negligible horizontal force between the lever arm (on top) and upper cutting arm
- The vertical member \( B E \) connects the lever arm with the lower cutting arm, and does not interact with upper cutting arm \( A D \)
2 . Force in a nail clipper \ ( ( 3 0 ) \ ) The

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