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Chapter 2, Problem 2-4(choose chapter or problem)
The force applied at the handle of the rigid lever causes the lever to rotate clockwise about the pin B through an angle of \(2^{\circ}\). Determine the average normal strain in each wire. The wires are unstretched when the lever is in the horizontal position.
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QUESTION:
The force applied at the handle of the rigid lever causes the lever to rotate clockwise about the pin B through an angle of \(2^{\circ}\). Determine the average normal strain in each wire. The wires are unstretched when the lever is in the horizontal position.
ANSWER:
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Given data:
The lever rotates about the pin B through an angle .
The length AB is .
The length BC is .
The length BD is .
The length AH is .
The length CG is .
The length DF is .