determine the force that the jaws j of the metal cutters exert on the smooth cable c if 100-n forces are applied to the handles. the jaws are pinned at e and a, and d and b. there is also a pin at f.

Currents in dc transmission lines can be 100 a or higher. some people are concerned that the electromagnetic fields from such lines near their homes could pose health dangers. for a line that has current 150 a and a height of 8.0 m above the ground, what magnetic field does the line produce at ground level? express your answer in teslas and as a percentage of the earth’s magnetic field, which is 0.50 g. is this value cause for worry?