College Physics
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Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
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Chapter 8, Problem 23P
EST Compare the two different designs of nutcracker shown in Figure P8.23 and decide which one is more efficient in cracking a nut. Estimate the forces exerted by each cracker on the nut when a 30-N force is exerted on each handle. Indicate any assumptions that you made. You will need a ruler to solve this problem.
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