The garden shears shown consist of two blades and two handles. The two handles are connected by

Question:

The garden shears shown consist of two blades and two handles. The two handles are connected by pin C and the two blades are connected by pin D. The left blade and the right handle are connected by pin A; the right blade and the left handle are connected by pin B. Determine the magnitude of the forces exerted on the small branch E when two 20-lb forces are applied to the handles as shown.