Find the mechanical advantage of scissors :

0.75

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0.25

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0.5

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Solution

The correct option is C $0.25$
Effort Arm $= 2 c m$
Load Arm $= 8 c m$
Load $= 10 k g f$
Mechanical advantage $= \frac{Effort Arm}{Load Arm} = \frac{2}{8} = 0.25$

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