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A vertical force P is applied to the ends of cord AB of length a and spring AC. If the

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A vertical force P is applied to the ends of cord AB of length a and spring AC.
If the spring has an unstretched length δ, determine the angle θ for equilibrium.

Given:
P = 10 lb
δ = 2 ft
k = 15 lb/ ft
a = 2 ft
b = 2 ft


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