Consider the system in $($Figure $1)$ under load applied at the pads.

Part A

If $\backslash ($ d$=0\mathrm{.}80\backslash$mathrm$\{$ft$\}\backslash )$ and the spring has an unstretched length of $0\mathrm{.}900$ ft $,$ determine the force $\backslash ($ F $\backslash )$ required for equilibrium.

Express your answer in pounds to three significant figures.

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F$=33\mathrm{.}7$

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$\backslash$mathrm$\{$lb$\}$

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