Scissors constitute of which simple machines?

Wedge and lever

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Pulley and lever

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Wedge and pulley

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Pulley and inclined plane

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Solution

The correct option is A
Wedge and lever

The blades of scissors are made of wedges which move about a fixed fulcrum. The handles that are attached to it are levers.

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