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The figure shows a finger exerciser used by law-enforcement officers and athletes to strengthen their grip. It is formed by winding A227 hard-drawn steel wire around a mandrel to obtain
- (a) Determine the configuration of the spring before the grip is assembled.
- (b) Find the force necessary to close the grip.
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Dimensions in millimeters.
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- Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)Mechanical EngineeringISBN:9781337093347Author:Barry J. Goodno, James M. GerePublisher:Cengage Learning