Differences between a pair of scissors and nailcutter

Different classes of levers

Explanation:

The main difference between a pair of scissors and nailcutters is that they are different classes of levers. Scissors are made from two class 1 levers, meaning that the effort is exerted at one end and the load at the other with the fulcrum in the middle. This is because we press one end together (the handles) so we are applying the effort, and the other side closes from the fulcrum in the middle.

Nailcutters on the other hand, consist of two class 2 levers. This means that the fulcrum is on the opposite end to the effort with the load in the middle. This is because we press down on one side and the two parts move closer together.

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