Problem 1: The T-shaped arm ABC shown in the figure lies in a vertical plane and pivots about a horizontal pin at A. The arm has constant cross-sectional area and total weight W. A vertical spring of stiffness k supports the arm at point B. Obtain a formula for the elongation of the spring due to the weight of the arm. A B C

Problem 1: The T-shaped arm ABC shown in the figure lies in a vertical plane and pivots about a horizontal pin at A. The arm has constant cross-sectional area and total weight W. A vertical spring of stiffness k supports the arm at point B. Obtain a formula for the elongation of the spring due to the weight of the arm. A B C

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Chapter5: Three-dimensional Equilibrium

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