Chapter 12 Problems

38. A lightweight, rigid beam 10.0 m long is supported by a cable attached to a spring of force constant k = 8.25 kN/m as shown in Figure P12.38. When no load is hung on the beam (Fg = 0), the length L is equal to 5.00 m. (a) Find the angle ( in this situation. (b) Now a … ................
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