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Mass of the object suspended from left end
Answer to Problem 59P
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
Length of the rigid beam,
Spring constant,
At equilibrium, beam makes an angle
Height of post
Formula Used:
For translational and
Calculation:
From Hooke’s law
Equation
From figure
Substitute the value of
From figure:
Apply the law of cosines to the triangle
From equation
From
Substitute the values and solve:
Conclusion:
Mass of the object is
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