A 0.5 inch diameter rod is made from a steel alloy with the details shown in the figure. It is subjected to tensile force, F, of 3500 lbf. The Modulus of Elasticity is E = 30.6 * 10 ^ 6 psi .Determine the factor of safety if the design stress is 34 000 psi

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