the cutting edges together. That would require much more effort.
The lever solves this problem.
Your thumb applies force at one end.
The lever pivots around its attachment point.
That movement transfers force to the cutting section.
The result is a much stronger cutting action than your finger could produce directly.
This is a classic example of mechanical advantage.
The Tiny Tool Uses a Simple Principle
You don’t need an engineering degree to understand the basic concept.
Think about a seesaw.
If you push down on one side, the other
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