Question

Why are the cutting edges of Pliers smaller than the cutting edges of Scissors?

Answer 1

Explanation

• Pliers Cutting edges are smaller to make it a force multiplier.
• The load arm is kept very small because the resistance (load )of the metal is very large and to overcome this resistance the effort arm is made larger.
• In the case of scissors, the cutting edge is generally longer than the effort arm, Because the load is of small magnitude as compared to the effort available.