Solved: The compound-lever pruning shears shown can be adjusted by placing pin A at
Chapter 6, Problem 6.146(choose chapter or problem)
The compound-lever pruning shears shown can be adjusted by placing pin A at various ratchet positions on blade ACE. Knowing that 300-lb vertical forces are required to complete the pruning of a small branch, determine the magnitude P of the forces that must be applied to the handles when the shears are adjusted as shown.
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