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Chapter 5, Problem 5-44

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The 10-kg uniform rod is pinned at end A. If it is also subjected to a couple moment of \(50 \mathrm{~N} \cdot \mathrm{m} \text {, }\) determine the smallest angle \(\theta\) for equilibrium. The spring is unstretched when \(\theta\) = 0, and has a stiffness of k = 60 N/m.

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QUESTION:

The 10-kg uniform rod is pinned at end A. If it is also subjected to a couple moment of \(50 \mathrm{~N} \cdot \mathrm{m} \text {, }\) determine the smallest angle \(\theta\) for equilibrium. The spring is unstretched when \(\theta\) = 0, and has a stiffness of k = 60 N/m.

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