Case 1: Lata cuts a potato into two halves, using a cutter which belongs to a Class II lever. She needed effort E\(_1\).
Case 2: Then she cuts one half of this potato again, but this time she needed effort E\(_2\).
If E\(_1\) > E\(_2\) then:
(a) In which case (1st or 2nd) was the potato closer to her hand applying the effort? (Assume normal reaction of the surface of the potato is same in both cases)
(b) Give a reason for your answer in (a) above.