1.6 in. 3.5 in.- 0.5 in. 0.55 in. 0.25 in в D -P 0.65 in. 0.75 in.

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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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Transcribed Image Text:1.6 in. 3.5 in.- 0.5 in. 0.55 in. 0.25 in в D -P 0.65 in. 0.75 in.
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