Suppose we wish to develop a super-ox in which all dimensions (including those of the legs) are scaled up by a factor of 3. How many extra legs would this super-ox require in order for each leg to experience the same compressive stress as the normal four-legged ox before it was scaled up? Neglect the additional weight of the extra legs.

Suppose we wish to develop a super-ox in which all dimensions (including those of the legs) are scaled up by a factor of 3. How many extra legs would this super-ox require in order for each leg to experience the same compressive stress as the normal four-legged ox before it was scaled up? Neglect the additional weight of the extra legs.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter14: Static Equilibrium, Elasticity, And Fracture

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 51PQ

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