The tools shown in the diagram are used for gardening Each tool is made up
of two levers that are attached to each other. The handles are the input arms,
and the cutting blades are the output armo
Hand shears
Lopper
Which tool has a greater mechanical advantage, and why?
A. The lopper, because the input work is the same as the output work
B. The hand shears, because their shorter handles transfer force
more quickly to the cutting blade
C. The hand shears, because you can apply less total force to the
handles with one hand
D. The lopper, because its longer handles can produce more output
force with less input force
