Four 10 kg masses are being supported by an 800mm solid rod. The rod is being supported at both ends, and the rest of the rod is suspended. Determine the smallest rod diameter to support the masses without bending the rod.    Assume the Tensile Strength of the Rod material is 500 MPa

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Four 10 kg masses are being supported by an 800mm solid rod. The rod is being supported at both ends, and the rest of the rod is suspended. Determine the smallest rod diameter to support the masses without bending the rod. 

 

Assume the Tensile Strength of the Rod material is 500 MPa

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