Problem #2 (20 points): Compound-lever snips are being used to cut a circular steel wire. The snips are composed of four parts: 1) jaw AB, 2) link BC, 3) handle CD, and 4) jaw/handle AD. Points A, B, C, and D are pinned connections. Note that point C is not connected to the upper handle, and point B is not connected to the lower handle. A gripping force of 150 N is applied to each handle. 150 N. அ 150 N' B 30 50 30 80 mm mm mm mm (a) Find the cutting force on the wire. (b) Determine the forces at A and and the force(s) in link BC. Draw ALL FBD's necessary to solve this problem.

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Problem #2 (20 points): Compound-lever snips are being used to cut a circular steel wire. The
snips are composed of four parts: 1) jaw AB, 2) link BC, 3) handle CD, and 4) jaw/handle AD.
Points A, B, C, and D are pinned connections. Note that point C is not connected to the upper
handle, and point B is not connected to the lower handle. A gripping force of 150 N is applied to
each handle.
150 N.
அ
150 N'
B
30
50
30
80 mm
mm
mm
mm
(a) Find the cutting force on the
wire.
(b) Determine the forces at A and
and the force(s) in link BC.
Draw ALL FBD's necessary to solve
this problem.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem #2 (20 points): Compound-lever snips are being used to cut a circular steel wire. The snips are composed of four parts: 1) jaw AB, 2) link BC, 3) handle CD, and 4) jaw/handle AD. Points A, B, C, and D are pinned connections. Note that point C is not connected to the upper handle, and point B is not connected to the lower handle. A gripping force of 150 N is applied to each handle. 150 N. அ 150 N' B 30 50 30 80 mm mm mm mm (a) Find the cutting force on the wire. (b) Determine the forces at A and and the force(s) in link BC. Draw ALL FBD's necessary to solve this problem.
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