(II) Figure 9–50 shows a pair of forceps used to hold a thin plastic rod firmly. If the

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(II) Figure 9–51 shows a pair of forceps used to hold a thin plastic rod firmly. If each finger squeeze with a force FT = FB = 11.0N, what force do the forceps jaws exert on the plastic rod?

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QUESTION:

(II) Figure 9–51 shows a pair of forceps used to hold a thin plastic rod firmly. If each finger squeeze with a force FT = FB = 11.0N, what force do the forceps jaws exert on the plastic rod?

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Solution 17P

Step 1 of 3:

In this question, we need to find the force experienced by the plastic rod when thumb and finger squeezes the forceps

Data given

Force exerted by thumb and finger

Length of forceps

Length of head of forceps

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