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Why do bolt cutters have long handles and short blades laws of physics?

Why do bolt cutters have long handles and short blades laws of physics?
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Why do bolt cutters have long handles and short blades laws of physics?

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Long handle length x small force = short blade length x large force
So if the blades are also sharp it will cut through wooden branches etc
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