Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt
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Chapter 7, Problem 93RCQ
Scissors for cutting paper have long blades and short handles, whereas metal-cutting shears have long handles and short blades. Bolt cutters have very long handles and very short blades. Why is this so?
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