Problem # 1: Three wires supporting the stiff bar ABC is made from the same material. Wire at B has a cross- sectional area which is equal to half the cross-sectional area of the other two wires. Calculate the axial force exerted by the three wires.
Problem # 1: Three wires supporting the stiff bar ABC is made from the same material. Wire at B has a cross- sectional area which is equal to half the cross-sectional area of the other two wires. Calculate the axial force exerted by the three wires.
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Transcribed Image Text:Problem # 1: Three wires supporting the stiff bar ABC is made from the same material. Wire at B has a cross-
sectional area which is equal to half the cross-sectional area of the other two wires. Calculate the axial force
exerted by the three wires.
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