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What is a explanation about lever and wedge to make scissors?

Scissors work as both levers and wedges. The lever part of the scissors is the handle being the input force (Fin), and the blade being the output force (Fout). The middle of the scissors that only turns and moves the smallest distance is the fulcrum. The fulcrum is what make the scissors a lever by having a "jack" for the scissors to sit on while the blade does all the cutting. The way to see if the lever is efficient or inefficient, you calculate the mechanical advantage of the lever. Mechanical advantage is calculating output force (Fout) by the input force (Fin) in Newtons. In the end. since you are dividing two numbers using the same unit (Newtons) the units cancel each other out. Therefore, leaving you with a number with no units of measurement to go with the final quotient. E.G MA= Fout/Fin = 3N/1N = 3 Scissors can also be used as a wedge. You see, (a) wedge(s) is/are (an) object(s) that split(s) (an)other object(s) apart. Scissors work as a wedge because the blades push whatever you are cutting apart from each other. Finally, making a pair of scissors a wedge and a lever.


Which simple machine use to cutting paper with scissors?

Scissors use two simple machines: a lever and a wedge. The handles act as levers to apply force, while the blades have a wedged edge to cut through paper efficiently.


Which one has the greater mechanical advantage a thick wedge or a thin wedge?

A thick wedge has a greater mechanical advantage than a thin wedge. The mechanical advantage of a wedge is calculated by dividing the length of the slope by the thickness of the wedge. Therefore, a thicker wedge will have a larger mechanical advantage since it has a longer slope relative to its thickness.


What is the dingbat answer for wedge?

The dingbat answer for "wedge" is "cut a slice."


How much do scissors weigh in grams?

Most standard scissors weigh between 50 to 150 grams, depending on the size and material of the scissors.

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