Solved: The force applied at the handle of the rigid lever

Chapter 2, Problem 2-4

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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.

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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 .

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