College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Chapter 8, Problem 36P
A 1.2-m-long steel rod with a diameter of 0.50 cm hangs vertically from the ceiling. An auto engine weighing 4.7 kN is hung from the rod. By how much does the rod stretch?
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College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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