In the parallel jaw pliers shown, the clamping jaws remain parallel as objects of various sizes are held. If 60 N is applied to the handles what is the force applied between the jaws. Assume that pins B and E slide freely in the slots in the jaws.

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In the parallel jaw pliers shown, the clamping jaws remain parallel as objects of various sizes are held.

If 60 N is applied to the handles what is the force applied between the jaws.

Assume that pins B and E slide freely in the slots in the jaws.

 

6.6 cm
-2.5 cm.
-20 cm-
3.6 cm-
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-3.8 cm
B
E
-9.2 cm-
60N-
60N-
12 cm
Transcribed Image Text:6.6 cm -2.5 cm. -20 cm- 3.6 cm- wwwwwww -3.8 cm B E -9.2 cm- 60N- 60N- 12 cm
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