Question: Two rods AC and CE are connected by a pin at C and by a spring AE. The constant of the spring is 1.5 lb/in.,

Two rods AC and CE are connected by a pin at C and by a spring AE. The constant of the spring is 1.5 lb/in., and the spring is unstretched when θ = 30°. Knowing that l = 10 in. and neglecting the weight of the rods, determine the value of θ corresponding to equilibrium when P = 40 lb.


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