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(II) Figure 9–50 shows a pair of forceps used to hold a thin plastic rod firmly. If the
Chapter 9, Problem 17P(choose chapter or problem)
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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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?
ANSWER:
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