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A pair of scissors has its blades 15 cm long, while its handles are 7.5 cm long. What is its mechanical advantage? - Physics

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A pair of scissors has its blades 15 cm long, while its handles are 7.5 cm long. What is its mechanical advantage?

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Solution

Length of blades = 15 cm = Load arm

Length of handles = 7.5 cm = Effort arm
Mechanical advantage M.A of scissors = `"Effort arm"/"Load arm"`

= `7.5/15`

= `1/2`

= 0.5

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Chapter 3: Machines - EXERCISE - 3 (A) [Page 59]

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Selina Physics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 3 Machines
EXERCISE - 3 (A) | Q 2. | Page 59
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