Question

Assertion (A): In case of pair of scissors, their blades are longer than their handles, are used to cut a piece of cloth (or, paper).

Reason (R): A pair of shears have much longer handles as compared to its blades, are used to cut a thin metal sheet.

Options

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion.

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correction explanation of Assertion.

• Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

• Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

Answer 1

Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Explanation:

Scissors for cloth or paper have longer blades than handles because they prioritize a large, quick cut over high force.

Shears for metal have longer handles than blades to increase their mechanical advantage, providing the extra force needed to cut tough metal easily.