Find the equivalent spring constant of a uniform mild steel rod length of 2.5 m, cross-sectional area of 100 cm2 and Young's modulus of 210 GPa subjected to an axial tensile (or compressive) force F= 500 N.

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Find the equivalent spring constant of a uniform mild steel rod length of 2.5 m, cross-sectional area of 100 cmand Young's modulus of 210 GPa subjected to an axial tensile (or compressive) force F= 500 N.

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