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The rod supports a weight of 200 lb and is pinned at its end A. If it is also subjected to a couple moment of \(100 \mathrm{lb} \cdot \mathrm{ft}\), determine the angle \(\theta\) for equilibrium. The spring has an unstretched length of 2 ft and a stiffness of k = 50 lb/ft.

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QUESTION:

The rod supports a weight of 200 lb and is pinned at its end A. If it is also subjected to a couple moment of \(100 \mathrm{lb} \cdot \mathrm{ft}\), determine the angle \(\theta\) for equilibrium. The spring has an unstretched length of 2 ft and a stiffness of k = 50 lb/ft.

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