A helical spring is fabricated by wrapping wire 3/4 in. in diameter around a forming  cylinder 8 in. in diameter. Allowable shearing stress is 18 ksi. Use G = 12 × 106 psi. Find  the mean diameter of the spring coil. 7.25 in. 8.75 in. 9.5 in. 6.5 in.

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A helical spring is fabricated by wrapping wire 3/4 in. in diameter around a forming 
cylinder 8 in. in diameter. Allowable shearing stress is 18 ksi. Use G = 12 × 106 psi. Find 
the mean diameter of the spring coil.
7.25 in.
8.75 in.
9.5 in.
6.5 in. 

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