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BLOCK SPRING -need soon

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Classical Mechanics Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics (8th) by Johnston, Eisenberg, Beer 2 N/A
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4. (P2.58)        A block of weight W is suspended from a 20-in.-long cord and two springs of which the unstretched lengths are 18.5 in. Knowing that the constants of the springs are kAB= 12 lb/in. and kAD = 5 lb/in., determine (a) the tension in the cord, (b) the weight of the block.
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posted by martine on 9/1/2008 9:35:22 AM  |  status: Live
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