The linkage is made using two A$992$ steel rods, each having a circular cross section of diameter $\backslash (1\backslash$frac$\{3\}\{4\}\backslash )$ in$.$

Assume that the rods are pin connected at their ends. Use a factor of safety with respect to buckling of $1\mathrm{.}85.$

Part A

Determine the largest load it can support without causing any rod to buckle.

Express your answer to three significant figures and include appropriate units.

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