The 18-lb box shown is attached to a spring that has a k=2 lb/in and an unstretched length of 14 inches. As shown the spring is stretched to a length of 20 inches. Solve for the unknown force P needed to keep the block in equilibrium. What is the normal force on the block? Assume the surface is smooth. (Note, "smooth" tells you friction is small enough to be neglected.) 40° 20% TTTTTTT P

The 18-lb box shown is attached to a spring that has a k=2 lb/in and an unstretched length of 14 inches. As shown the spring is stretched to a length of 20 inches. Solve for the unknown force P needed to keep the block in equilibrium. What is the normal force on the block? Assume the surface is smooth. (Note, "smooth" tells you friction is small enough to be neglected.) 40° 20% TTTTTTT P

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Chapter10: Virtual Work And Potential Energy

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Problem 10.56P: The stiffness of the ideal spring that is compressed by the slider C is k = 250 N/m. The spring is...

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