The load of 2000 lb is to be supported by the two vertical steel wires for which sY = 70 ksi. Originally wire AB is 60 in. long and wire AC is 60.04 in. long. Determine the force developed in each wire after the load is suspended. Each wire has a cross-sectional area of 0.02 in2. Est = 29.0(103) ksi.
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