PEARSON ETEXT ENGINEERING MECH & STATS
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ISBN: 9780137514724
Author: HIBBELER
Publisher: PEARSON
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The bars shown are the same length. The spring is unstretched when alpha= 90°; the horizontal surface is smooth. For what value of a between 0 and 90° will the system remain in equilibrium?
Determine the stretch in each spring for for equilibrium of the 1.8-kg
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The 10 Ib weight is supported by the cord AC, a roller and by a spring. If the spring has an unstretched length of 8 in. and
the weight is in equilibrium when d = 4 in., determine the stiffness k of the spring.
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