An 800 mm cantilever spring is composed of 4 graduated leaves and 2 extra full-length leaf. The leaves are 35 mm wide, and the spring deflects 80 mm when the load of 3 kN is applied. Calculate the thickness of leaves. Note: G = 200 Gpa.

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An 800 mm cantilever spring is composed of 4 graduated leaves and 2 extra full-length leaf. The leaves are 35 mm wide, and the spring deflects 80 mm when the load of 3 kN is applied. Calculate the thickness of leaves. Note: G = 200 Gpa.

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