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A pair of scissors is used to cut a wire of circular cross

Last updated: 6/7/2023

A pair of scissors is used to cut a wire of circular cross

A pair of scissors is used to cut a wire of circular cross section held vertically To reduce required force the wire must be placed close to the hinge but if it is placed close to the hinge it slides away from the hinge until the angle between the blades becomes 8 Find the coefficient of friction between the blades and the wire a cot 0 50 c 0 5tan 8 tan 0 50 d Insufficient information AP